Determine whether the data is sufficient to answer:
Who is the tallest among A, B, and C?
(i) A > B
(ii) B ≥ C
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
To determine who is the tallest among A, B, and C:
• From statement (i):
This gives no information about . Thus, statement (i) alone is not sufficient.
• From statement (ii):
This gives no information about . Thus, statement (ii) alone is not sufficient.
• Combining statements (i) and (ii):
Since and , it follows that as well. Therefore, A is strictly the tallest.
Hence, both statements together are sufficient to answer the question.