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If `P + Q' means `P is the brother of Q'; `P × Q' means `P is the son of Q' and `P ÷ Q' means `P is the father of Q', then which of the following means `D is the wife of A'?
If `P + Q' means `P is the brother of Q'; `P × Q' means `P is the son of Q' and `P ÷ Q' means `P is the father of Q', then which of the following means `D is the wife of A'?
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In such family relationship puzzles, use the given symbols as per the definitions in the question and analyze each option carefully.
Updated On: Apr 17, 2025
- A × B + C + D
- A + B × C + D
- D × C + B × A
- A + C + B × D
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Given the symbols in the question:
- `×` means `son of`.
- `+` means `brother of`.
- `÷` means `father of`.
For the expression to mean `D is the wife of A`, the correct interpretation is (3) D × C + B × A, as it fits the required relationships.
- `×` means `son of`.
- `+` means `brother of`.
- `÷` means `father of`.
For the expression to mean `D is the wife of A`, the correct interpretation is (3) D × C + B × A, as it fits the required relationships.
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