GATE EE 2015 Set 2 — Question 4
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Based on the given statements, select the most appropriate option to solve the given question.What will be the total weight of 10 poles each of same weight?Statements:
(I) One fourth of the weight of a pole is 5 Kg.
(II) The total weight of these poles is 160 kg more than the total weight of two poles.
(I) One fourth of the weight of a pole is 5 Kg.
(II) The total weight of these poles is 160 kg more than the total weight of two poles.
Correct answer
(C) Either I or II alone is sufficient.
Solution
Let be the weight of one pole.From Statement (I): Kg. The total weight of 10 poles is Kg. Thus, Statement I alone is sufficient.From Statement (II): Let the total weight of 10 poles be . According to the statement, kg. The total weight of 10 poles is kg. Thus, Statement II alone is sufficient.Since either statement alone is sufficient to answer the question, the correct option is (C).
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