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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)

(i) 'P x Q' means 'P is the father of Q';

(ii) 'P - Q' means 'P is the sister of Q';

(iii) 'P + Q' means 'P is the mother of Q';

(iV) 'P ÷ Q' means 'P is the brother of Q'

In the expression B + D x M ÷ N, how is M related to B?


A) Granddaughter

B) Son

C) Grandson

D) Granddaughter or Grandson

E) None of these

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

B + D x M÷N means B is the mother of D who is the father of M, who, in turn, is the brother of N. Thus, M is the son of D, whose mother is B i.e. M is B's grandson.