Q. A and B are children of D. Who is the father of A? To answer this question which of the statements (1) and (2) is necessary?
(1) C is the brother of A and the son of E.
(2) F is the mother B.
(1) C is the brother of A and the son of E.
(2) F is the mother B.
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Only (1)
Explanation: A and B are children of D. From (1), C is the brother B and son of E. Since, the sex of D and E are not known. Hence (1) is not sufficient to answer the question. From (2). F is the mother of B. Hence, F is also the mother of A. Hence D is the father of A. Thus, (2) is sufficient to answer the question.
Explanation by: Vaibhav Shukla
A and B are children of D. From (1), C is the brother B and son of E. Since, the sex of D and E are not known. Hence (1) is not sufficient to answer the question. From (2). F is the mother of B. Hence, F is also the mother of A. Hence D is the father of A. Thus, (2) is sufficient to answer the question.