The question below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements is sufficient to answer the question.
The last Tuesday of February 2024 fell on which date?
I. The first Tuesday of that month fell on 6th.
II. The last day of that month was Thursday.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
Let’s analyze the statements carefully.
Step 1: Check Statement I
I. The first Tuesday of the month fell on 6th February 2024
- February 2024 has 29 days (2024 is a leap year).
- Tuesdays in February 2024: 6, 13, 20, 27
- So the last Tuesday is 27th.
Conclusion: Statement I alone is sufficient.
Step 2: Check Statement II
II. The last day of the month was Thursday
- Last day = 29th February (leap year), Thursday
- To find the last Tuesday, we subtract 2 days → 27th February
- Statement II alone is also sufficient.
Step 3: Combine statements
- Not necessary to combine, since either statement alone is enough.
Answer: The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.