Question

Read the following information carefully to answer the questions given below it.
(a) 'A \(+\) B' means that 'A' is the father of 'B'
(b) 'A \(-\) B' means that 'A' is the wife of 'B'
(c) 'A × B' means that 'A' is the brother of 'B'
(d) 'A ÷ B' means that 'A' is the daughter of 'B' 
If it is given 'P ÷ R + S + Q', then which of the following is true ?

• A. P is a Daughter of Q
• B. P is aunt of Q
• C. Q is aunt of P
• D. P is a Mother of Q

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To solve the given logical reasoning problem, we need to translate the symbolic relationships into a family tree and determine which statement correctly describes the relationship between 'P' and 'Q'. Let's break down the expression given: 'P ÷ R + S + Q'.

1. Understand the Symbols:
   • 'A ÷ B' means A is the daughter of B.
   • 'A + B' means A is the father of B.
2. Express the Relationships:
   • P ÷ R: P is the daughter of R.
   • R + S: R is the father of S.
   • S + Q: S is the father of Q.
3. Analyze the Family Tree:

   Since P is the daughter of R, it implies R is the parent of P. From R + S, R is the father of S, so S and P are siblings. Lastly, S is the father of Q, making P the aunt (sister of Q's parent) of Q because P and S are siblings.

4. Conclusion: The correct answer is: P is aunt of Q.

Thus, using the defined relationship symbols, analyzing each relationship step-by-step, we see that the only statement that is accurate within the context of the family tree is that P is the aunt of Q.