Question : Directions: If A – B means that A is the father of B, A + B means that A is the mother of B, and A × B means that A is the brother of B, then which of the following expressions shows that Q is the brother of P?
Option 1: P × Q – R
Option 2: P × Q + R
Option 3: R + P × Q
Option 4: Q – P × R
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Correct Answer: P × Q – R
Solution : Given: A – B means that A is the father of B. A + B means that A is the mother of B. A × B means that A is the brother of B.
Let's check the given 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 Q is the brother of P. 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 Q is the sister of P. Third option: R + P × Q 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 the gender of Q is undefined. Q can either be the sister or brother of P. Fourth option: Q – P × 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 Q is the father of P.
So, only the expression in the first option satisfies the relation given in the question. Hence, the first option is correct.
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