IN this value type of DS question, we have to find the value of the List price of a certain meal on a menu.
Let us assume the list price to be L, therefore, we have to find a unique value for L.From statement I alone, we know that the total amount paid for the meal, sales tax and gratuity is $10.84. Since
we do not know the exact values of the sales tax and gratuity, we will not be able to find a unique value for the list price i.e. L.Statement I alone is insufficient. Answer options A and D can be eliminated. Possible answer options are B, C or E.
From statement II alone, we know that the sales tax on the food is 6 percent. But,
we do not know the total amount paid and we do not know if there are any other components involved in the total (like gratuity, etc)Statement II alone is insufficient. Answer option B can be eliminated. Possible answer options are C or E.
Combining statements I and II, we have the following:
From statement II, we know that the sales tax on food is 6 percent. From statement I, we know that a total of $10.84 was paid which included the list price (L), sales tax of 6% and gratuity.
But, even after combining the statements, we do not have information about the gratuity. Therefore, we will not be able to find out a unique value of the List price, L.
The combination of statements is insufficient. Answer option C can be eliminated.
The correct answer option is E.
Hope that helps!
Arvind
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