On a fishing trip Jim and Tom each caught some fish; who caught more? (1) Jim caught 2/3 as many fish as Tom. (2) After Tom stopped fishing, Jim continued until he caught 12 fish.
AStatement (1) ALONE is sufficient, (2) is not.
BStatement (2) ALONE is sufficient, (1) is not.
CBOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient; neither alone.
DEACH statement ALONE is sufficient.
E(1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, (2) is not.
1. Identify what is being asked: this is a **Data Sufficiency** question.
2. Apply the standard approach for this question type to evaluate each option.
3. The correct answer is **A. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, (2) is not.** — it satisfies the conditions of the stem.
_Source: GMAT Focus DI Question Format Guide (examhunter.net)_
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