Data Sufficiency

MCQ - 33-4009

Question:

A bucket was placed under a dripping tap which was dripping at a uniform rate. At what time was the bucket full?

The bucket was put in place at 2pm.
The bucket was half full at 6pm and three-quarters full at 8pm on the same day.

statement 1 alone is sufficient, but statement 2 alone is not sufficient to answer the question
statement 2 alone is sufficient, but statement 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the question
both statements taken together are sufficient to answer the question, but neither statement alone is sufficient
statement 2 alone is sufficient, but statement 1 alone is not sufficient to answer the question
statements 1 and 2 together are not sufficient, and additional data is needed to answer the question

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Since we need rate of dripping, (1) is not enough and the answer cannot be A or D. Ignoring (1) and looking at (2) we can easily solve the problem because one quarter of the bucket got filled in 2 hours and the filling will get over at 10pm. The answer is B.

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