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Solution


Given:
    • The average of four unequal numbers = 40

To find:
    • The number of numbers, which are greater than 40

Approach and Working:
    • Sum of the four numbers = 40 * 4 =160

Analysing Statement 1
    • Given that no number is greater than 70

We cannot conclude anything from this information

Therefore, Statement 1 alone is not sufficient to answer this question

Analysing Statement 2
    • Two numbers are 19 and 20
    • Thus, the sum of remaining two numbers = 160 – 19 - 20 = 121

We cannot conclude anything from this, since both the numbers can be greater than 40 or only one can be greater than 40

Therefore, Statement 2 alone is not sufficient to answer this question

Combining Both Statements
    • Combining both statements, we get,
      o Two numbers are 19 and 20,
      o The sum of remaining two numbers = 121 and
      o No number is greater than 70

    • So, the maximum value of an unknown number = 70
      o Implies, the other number = 121 – 70 = 51.

    • So, both the numbers cannot be less than 51
    • Thus, two numbers are greater than 40

Therefore, both statements together are sufficient to answer this question

Hence, the correct answer is Option C

Answer: C

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