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Question : Directions: If A – B means that A is the brother of B, A + B means that A is the sister of B, and A ÷ B means that A is the father of B, then which of the following expressions shows that P is the paternal uncle of R?

Option 1: P + Q ÷ R

Option 2: P ÷ Q – R

Option 3: P – Q ÷ R

Option 4: P – Q + R


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Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: P – Q ÷ R


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: P + Q ÷ R
According to the given expression, the family tree will be as follows –


Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. From the above family tree, it is evident that P is the paternal aunt of R.
Second option: P ÷ Q – R
According to the given expression, the family tree will be as follows –

Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. From the above family tree, it is evident that P is the father of R.
Third option: P – Q ÷ R
According to the given expression, the family tree will be as follows –

Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. From the above family tree, it is evident that P is the paternal uncle of R.
Fourth option: P – Q + R
According to the given expression, the family tree will be as follows –

Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. From the above family tree, it is evident that P is the brother of R.

So, only the expression in the third option satisfies the relation given in the question. Hence, the third option is correct.

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