What is the rank of P from the bottom in a class of 30 students ?
Statements:
1. M is third from the top and there are five students between M and P
2. The rank of K is fourth from the bottom and there are 17 students between K and P.

Options

A. I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
B. ll alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
C. Either I or II is sufficient
D. Neither I nor II is sufficient

Answer

C

Explanation

From I, we conclude that P is 9th from the top. Thus, in a class of 30 students, P ranks 22nd from the bottom.
From II, we conclude that P is and from the bottom.