Direction: In the below-given data sufficiency problem consists of a question and two statements, labeled (1) and (2), which contain certain data. Using these data and your knowledge of mathematics and everyday facts decide whether the data given are sufficient for answering the question.

Will the school close tomorrow?

Statement 1: The local news reported that all schools will be closed tomorrow due to severe weather.
Statement 2: In the past week, the school closed once due to bad weather.

A. If you can answer the question using only the information in statement 1
B. If you can answer the question using only the information in statement 2
C. If you can answer the question but need the information in both statements 1 and 2
D. If you cannot answer the question even after using the information in both statements

Answer: (A)

Solution: Statement 1: “The local news reported that all schools will be closed tomorrow due to severe weather.” This statement directly gives the information that the school will be closed tomorrow, which answers the question.

Statement 2: “In the past week, the school closed once due to bad weather.” This statement talks about a past event and does not provide information about whether the school will be closed tomorrow.

Hence, only statement 1 is required to answer the question, which is why option A is the correct answer.