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In which direction is point M from point N? Statement I: M lies somewhere to the left of the building where N stands. Statement II: M is to the south of O and O is to the west of N.

Competition practiceData Sufficiency
  • AEither statement alone is sufficient
  • BStatement I alone is sufficient but Statement II alone is not
  • CStatement II alone is sufficient but Statement I alone is not
  • DBoth statements together are needed (neither alone is sufficient)

Step-by-Step Solution

I is vague. By II, from N go west to O then south to M, so M is to the south-west of N; II alone suffices.
Answer: C) Statement II alone is sufficient but Statement I alone is not

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