If f = h, g f, e a, then is b e? (1) a d and a c (2) b

Question

If  f = h, g > f, e > a,  then is  b > e ?

(1)  a > d  and  a > c

(2)  b < c

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zhanbo · Answer

We are provided with info on f, h, g, f, e, a
and ask a question on relationship between b and e.

(1)Only
b is not even mentioned. 
Not sufficient

(2)Only
b is mentioned, and we know b<c
But c is not mentioned elsewhere.
Not sufficient

(1)(2)Together
We know e>a
from(1), a>c
From(2) c>b
So e>a>c>b
We can answer "no" to the question "is b>e"
Sufficient.

The answer is thus  (C) .

If f = h, g > f, e > a, then is b > e? (1) a > d and a > c (2) b < c