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Question : Directions: If A – B means that A is the mother of B, A + B means that A is the father of B, and A ÷ B means that A is the sister of B, then which of the following expressions shows that P is the aunt of Q?

Option 1: P + R ÷ Q

Option 2: Q ÷ R + P

Option 3: P ÷ R – Q

Option 4: R ÷ P – Q


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Correct Answer: P ÷ R – Q


Solution : Given:
A – B ⇒ A is the mother of B
A + B ⇒ A is the father of B
A ÷ B ⇒ A is the sister of B

Let's check each option –
First option: P + R ÷ Q
As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –


Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. So, P is the father of Q.
Second option: Q ÷ R + P
As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –


Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. So, P is the niece or nephew of Q.
Third option: P ÷ R – Q
As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –


Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. So, P is the aunt of Q.
Fourth option: R ÷ P – Q
As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –


Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. So, P is the mother of Q.

Hence, the third option is correct.

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