A. statement (1) alone is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question
B. statement (2) alone is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question
C. both statements taken together are sufficient to answer the question, but neither statement alone is sufficient
D. each statement alone is sufficient
E. statements (1) and (2) together are not sufficient, and additional data is needed to answer the question.
Explanation: (D) Given \(D = E + 15\). (1) 20 years ago: \(D - 20 = 2(E - 20)\). Substitute E = D - 15: \(D - 20 = 2(D - 15 - 20) \implies D - 20 = 2D - 70 \implies D = 50\). (1) alone is sufficient. (2) 10 years later: \(E + 10 = \frac{3}{4}(D + 10)\) (assuming the typo means \(\frac{3}{4}\)). Substitute E = D - 15: \((D - 15) + 10 = \frac{3}{4}(D + 10) \implies D - 5 = \frac{3}{4}D + \frac{15}{2} \implies \frac{1}{4}D = \frac{10+15}{2} = \frac{25}{2} \implies D = 50\). (2) alone is sufficient (assuming a ratio can be formed). Therefore, each statement alone is sufficient.