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In such questions, the relationships are represented by certain specific codes or symbols such ag +, -, x, +, *, *, $, @,-tr, O, f etc.

Then required to analyse some given codes to determine the relationship between a set of persons, or to express a given relationship in the coded form'

1)

'P # Q' means 'P is the father of Q';

'P + Q' means 'P is the mother of Q';

'P - Q' means 'P is the brother of Q';

'P * Q' means 'P is the sister of Q'.

Which of the following shows that A is the aunt of E?


A) A+B-C*D#E

B) A#B*C+D-E

C) A*B#C*D-E

D) A-B+C#D*E

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

 A is the aunt of E means A is the sister of the father of E i.e. A * B # E. Clearly, the code in (c) indicates the same.