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Among M, N, D, P and K, who earns more than only the least earner among them ?

I. N earns more than M and P but less than only D.

II. M earns more than P who earns less than K


A) if the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question

B) if the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question

C) if the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question

D) if the data given in both statement I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question

E) if the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question

Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

From I, we have : N > M, N > P, D > N. Thus we have : D > N > M > P or D>N>P>M.

But, From II, M earns more than P i.e. D>N> M > P. Also, since P earns less than K and N earns less than only D, so we have : D > N > K > M > P or D > N > M > K > P. Hence, either K or M earns more than only the least earner i.e' P.