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A # B means ‘A is the brother of B’

A @ B means ‘A is the son of B’

A & B means ‘A is the wife of B’

A % B means ‘A is the mother of B’

If X @ Y & Z # U & W @ V, then how is U related to V?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2022 Tier-II (Paper 2 JSO) Previous Year Paper (04-Mar-2023)
The correct answer is

Daughter-in-law 

Understanding Blood Relations and Coded Language

This question requires us to decode a set of relationships represented by specific symbols and then determine the relationship between two individuals based on a given expression. It's a common type of blood relation puzzle where symbols stand for family ties.

Decoding the Given Relationships

First, let's list the meaning of each symbol provided:

Code Meaning
A # B A is the brother of B
A @ B A is the son of B
A & B A is the wife of B
A % B A is the mother of B

Now, let's analyze the expression given: X @ Y & Z # U & W @ V.

Analyzing the Expression Step-by-Step

We will break down the expression into parts and determine the relationship for each segment:

  1. X @ Y: According to the code, 'A @ B' means 'A is the son of B'. So, X @ Y means X is the son of Y. This tells us X is male. Y is the parent of X (gender of Y is not specified yet).
  2. Y & Z: According to the code, 'A & B' means 'A is the wife of B'. So, Y & Z means Y is the wife of Z. This tells us Y is female and Z is male. Since Y is the wife of Z and Y is the parent of X, Z must be the husband of Y and thus the father of X.
  3. Z # U: According to the code, 'A # B' means 'A is the brother of B'. So, Z # U means Z is the brother of U. This confirms Z is male. Z and U are siblings. The gender of U is not specified by this relation alone.
  4. U & W: According to the code, 'A & B' means 'A is the wife of B'. So, U & W means U is the wife of W. This tells us U is female and W is male. U and W are married.
  5. W @ V: According to the code, 'A @ B' means 'A is the son of B'. So, W @ V means W is the son of V. This confirms W is male. V is the parent of W (gender of V is not specified yet).

Connecting the Relationships to Find U's Relation to V

Let's link the findings:

  • From W @ V, we know W is the son of V. V is W's parent.
  • From U & W, we know U is the wife of W.

Combining these two pieces of information, we have: W is the son of V, and U is the wife of W.

This means U is the wife of V's son. The wife of a son is known as a daughter-in-law.

Therefore, U is the daughter-in-law of V.

Checking Other Relationships (Optional but helpful)

We can also see how Z fits in:

  • Z is the brother of U.
  • U is married to W.
  • So, Z is the brother of W's wife. This means Z is W's brother-in-law.
  • Also, Z is the father of X.
  • Z is the husband of Y.

This confirms the consistency of the relationships derived.

Conclusion: U's Relationship to V

Based on the step-by-step analysis of the coded expression, we determined that W is V's son and U is W's wife. Therefore, U is the daughter-in-law of V.

Revision Table: Blood Relations Review

Understanding common blood relations is key to solving these problems.

Relation Description
Father Male parent
Mother Female parent
Son Male child
Daughter Female child
Brother Male sibling
Sister Female sibling
Husband Male spouse
Wife Female spouse
Father-in-law Father of one's spouse
Mother-in-law Mother of one's spouse
Son-in-law Husband of one's daughter
Daughter-in-law Wife of one's son
Brother-in-law Brother of one's spouse, or husband of one's sister
Sister-in-law Sister of one's spouse, or wife of one's brother

Additional Information: Solving Blood Relation Puzzles

Blood relation problems can be solved systematically. Here are some tips:

  • Read the code definitions carefully. Pay attention to which person comes first (A # B vs B # A).
  • Break down the given expression into smaller segments.
  • For each segment, identify the relationship between the two individuals and note their genders if specified or implied.
  • Use diagrams (like a family tree) or list the relationships step-by-step to keep track.
  • Connect the relationships between different segments. For example, if A is related to B, and B is related to C, find the link.
  • Focus on the individuals whose relationship is being asked about (U and V in this case). Trace the path between them through the established relationships.
  • Double-check your deductions, especially genders, as they are crucial.
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    ‘P @ Q’ means ‘Q is the mother of P’.
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  6. In a certain code language, A + B means ‘A is the son of B’, A − B means ‘A is the wife of B’, A × B means ‘A is the brother of B’ and A ÷ B means ‘A is the mother of B’. Based on the above, how is T related to P if ‘P − M + R ÷ T × S’?

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  8. If,

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    'C * S' means 'C is the brother of S',

    'C # S' means 'C is the sister of S',

    'C $ S' means 'C is the daughter of S',

    'C = S' means 'C is the mother of S',

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Important Questions from Coded Blood Relation Problems

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  2. 'P × Q' means 'P is the wife of Q'. 'P + Q' means 'P is the father of Q'. 'P ÷ Q' means 'P is the daughter of Q'. 'P - Q' means 'P is the son of Q'. How is E related to I in the expression 'E ÷ F + G - H ÷ I' ?

  3. 'K % L' means 'K is the brother of L', 'K $ L' means 'K is the husband of L', 'K @ L' means 'K is the sister of L', 'K # L' means 'K is the mother of L'.

    How is H related to M in the expression ‘X @ P % T # M $ Y # J @ H’?

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    K $ H % Y # M # R

  5. If 'A + B' means 'A is the daughter of B ', 'A × B' means 'A is the sister of B', and 'A = B' means 'A is the wife of B', then how is G related to R in the expression 'C × G × U + M = R'?

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