In light of the statements I and II choose the most appropriate option.

If a group comprises of five persons A, B, C, D and E, then how many persons are taller than E?

Statement (I) A is taller than B and B is shorter than A and E only.

Statement (II) C is shorter than A and A is shorter than E.

A

Only statement I is sufficient to answer the question.

B

Only statement II is sufficient to answer the question.

C

Any of the statements I and II is sufficient to answer the question.

D

Both statement I and statement II together are required to answer the question.