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A question and two statements labeled (I), (II) are given. You have to decide which statement(s) is/are sufficient to answer the question.
What time did the train leave today?
I. The train normally leaves on time.
II. The scheduled departure is at 15.30 hrs.

A

Statement I alone is sufficient.

B

Data insufficient

C

Both the statements together are needed.

D

Statement II alone is sufficient

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the two statements provided and determine if they are sufficient to answer the question: "What time did the train leave today?" ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: - The question asks for the specific time the train left today. 2. **Analyzing Statement I**: - Statement I states: "The train normally leaves on time." - This implies that there is a regular schedule that the train adheres to, but it does not provide any specific information about today's departure time. - Therefore, Statement I alone is **not sufficient** to determine the exact time the train left today. 3. **Analyzing Statement II**: - Statement II states: "The scheduled departure is at 15:30 hrs." - This gives us the scheduled time for the train's departure. However, it does not confirm whether the train actually left at that time today. The train could have left on time, early, or late. - Thus, Statement II alone is also **not sufficient** to determine the exact time the train left today. 4. **Combining Both Statements**: - When we consider both statements together: - Statement I indicates that the train normally leaves on time. - Statement II provides the scheduled departure time of 15:30 hrs. - Even with both statements, we still do not know if the train left at the scheduled time today or if it was delayed or departed early. Therefore, the combined information is still **not sufficient** to determine the exact departure time. 5. **Conclusion**: - Since neither statement alone nor both combined provide enough information to ascertain the exact departure time of the train today, we conclude that the data is insufficient. ### Final Answer: The answer is that the information provided is insufficient to determine what time the train left today.
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