‘A + B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’

‘A – B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’

‘A × B’ means ‘A is the son of B’

‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the husband of B’

If P + Q – S + R × L ÷ M, then which of the following statements is correct?

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  1. Q is the sister of M.
  2. P is S’s wife’s brother
  3. L is the father of P
  4. P is the brother of S.

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : P is S’s wife’s brother
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Common Diagram 28.01.2020 D3

Given :

A is

Symbol

+

-

×

÷

Meaning

Brother

Wife

Son

Husband

to B

Statement given :  P + Q – S + R × L ÷ M

So,

  • P + Q → P is the brother of Q.

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  • Q – S → Q is the wife of S.

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  • S + R → S is the brother of R.

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  • R × L → R is the son of L.

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  • L ÷ M → L is the husband of M.F1 Savita SSC 26-12-23 D18

 

Thus, according to the final family tree :

  • Option - (1) : Q is the sister of M → This statement is incorrect as Q is daughter-in-law of M.
  • Option - (2) : P is S’s wife’s brother → This statement is correct.
  • Option - (3) : L is the father of P → This statement is incorrect as L is the father-in-law of P's sister Q.
  • Option - (4) : P is the brother of S → This statement is incorrect as P is the brother-in-law of S.

Hence, "Option - (2)" is the correct answer.

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