Is x + y > 10? (1) x > 5. (2) y > 5.
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: C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient; neither alone.
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 **C. BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient; neither alone.** — it satisfies the conditions of the stem.
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