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Data Sufficiency Question 19 – answer, explanation & discussion

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In how many ways can the group sit around a round table?

I. The number of people is even.
II. When everyone shook hands with everyone else once, there were 15 handshakes.

  • A Statement I alone is sufficient, but Statement II alone is not sufficient
  • B Statement II alone is sufficient, but Statement I alone is not sufficient Correct
  • C Each statement alone is sufficient
  • D Both statements together are sufficient, but neither statement alone is sufficient
  • E Statements I and II together are not sufficient
Correct Answer: Option B

I: 4, 6, 8 … all even. Not sufficient.

II: nC2 = 15 → n = 6 → 5! = 120. Sufficient.

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