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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 A % B & C # D @ E, then how is B related to E?

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 Coded Blood Relations

This question involves understanding a coded blood relation problem where symbols represent different family relationships. We are given an expression and need to determine the relationship between two individuals based on the provided codes.

Decoding the Blood Relation Symbols

Let's first understand what each symbol in the coded relationship signifies:

  • 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’

These codes define the relationship of the first person (A) to the second person (B).

Analyzing the Expression: A % B & C # D @ E

Now, let's break down the given expression step by step, applying the definitions to deduce the relationships and genders of the individuals involved. The expression is A % B & C # D @ E.

  1. A % B: A is the mother of B. This tells us that A is female. B can be male or female at this point. A is one generation above B.
  2. B & C: B is the wife of C. This means B is female and C is male. B and C are married and belong to the same generation.
  3. C # D: C is the brother of D. This tells us that C is male (which we already knew). D is the sibling of C and can be male or female. C and D are in the same generation.
  4. D @ E: D is the son of E. This means D is male. E is the parent of D. E can be male or female at this point. E is one generation above D.

Combining the Relationships to Find B's Relation to E

Let's put these pieces together:

  • From step 1, A is the mother of B.
  • From step 2, B is the wife of C. So, C is the husband of B.
  • From step 3, C is the brother of D.
  • From step 4, D is the son of E.

Since C is the brother of D (step 3) and D is the son of E (step 4), this implies that C is also the son of E. E is the parent of both C and D.

We are asked to find how B is related to E. We know B is the wife of C (step 2), and C is the son of E (deduced from steps 3 and 4). Therefore, B is the wife of E's son.

Conclusion: B's Relationship to E

The wife of one's son is known as the daughter-in-law.

Thus, B is the daughter-in-law of E.

Revision Table: Key Relationships

Relation Code Meaning Gender Implication Generation Difference
A # B A is brother of B A is Male Same generation
A @ B A is son of B A is Male A is one generation below B
A & B A is wife of B A is Female, B is Male Same generation (Spouses)
A % B A is mother of B A is Female A is one generation above B

Additional Information on Blood Relation Problems

Coded blood relation questions are common in reasoning sections of competitive exams. To solve them efficiently, it helps to visualize or draw a simple family tree as you decode the expression. Remember to note down the gender of individuals whenever possible and the generation they belong to. This systematic approach helps in tracing the relationship between any two individuals in the expression.

Key tips for solving coded blood relation problems:

  • Break down the expression into smaller relationships.
  • Determine the gender of individuals based on the codes.
  • Note the generation level (e.g., parent, child, sibling, spouse).
  • Combine the relationships step by step to connect the required individuals.
  • Pay close attention to the question asking "how is X related to Y" vs. "how is Y related to X", as the relationship can be directional.
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Important Questions from Coded Blood Relation Problems

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