Data sufficiency understanding the directions

Data sufficiency is designed to measure your ability to

• Analyse a quantitative problem
•  Recognize which information is relevant
• Synthesize data
• Determine at which point there is sufficient information to solve a problem.

Data sufficiency questions contains a question statement, followed by two sub statements labeled (1) and (2). Do not waste valuable time  solving a problem.  Only determine the statements sufficient to solve a problem. Follow the flow chart presented below.

The order of preference while answering a question is

1. D
2. A/B
3. C
4. E

Scenario 1:

Check question statement and statement (1) first. If you get an answer, wait

Then

Check question statement and statement (2)alone. If you get an answer now mark D

Scenario 2:

Check question statement and statement (1) first. If you get an answer, wait

Then

Check question statement and statement (2)alone. If you do not get an answer now mark A

Scenario 3:

Check question statement and statement (1) first. If you do not get an answer

Then

Check question statement and statement (2)alone. If you do get an answer now mark B

Scenario 3:

Combine question statement ,statement (1) and statement (2).

 If you get an answer now mark C

Scenario 4:

Combine question statement ,statement (1) and statement (2).

 If you do not get an answer now mark E