Example 6: Testing a yes-or-no question
Last Updated On: Sun Sep 06 2026Question
Is k an even number?
Statements
- k is divisible by 4.
- k is greater than 20.
Answer
Statement 1 alone is sufficient.
Solution
- Every multiple of 4 is even, so statement 1 guarantees yes.
- Numbers greater than 20 can be even or odd, so statement 2 is insufficient.
- Therefore statement 1 alone is sufficient.