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'A = B' means 'A is the father of B'

'A + B' means 'A i the sister of B'

' A @ B ' means 'A is the wife of B'

If 'Z @ T = V + K', then how is Z related to K?

The correct answer is

Mother

Solving Family Relationship Puzzles

This question involves understanding coded relationships and then applying them to a given expression to determine the relationship between two individuals. Let's break down the meaning of each code provided.

Understanding the Relationship Codes

We are given three specific codes and their meanings:

  • 'A = B' means 'A is the father of B'
  • 'A + B' means 'A is the sister of B'
  • 'A @ B' means 'A is the wife of B'

These codes establish relationships and gender where applicable. For example, 'A @ B' tells us A is female (wife) and B is male (husband). 'A = B' tells us A is male (father). 'A + B' tells us A is female (sister).

Analyzing the Expression: Z @ T = V + K

Now let's analyze the given expression step by step, applying the codes from left to right:

The expression is 'Z @ T = V + K'. We can break this into segments:

  1. Z @ T: According to the code, 'A @ B' means 'A is the wife of B'. So, 'Z @ T' means Z is the wife of T.
    • This implies Z is female.
    • It also implies T is male (husband of Z).
    • Z and T are a married couple.
  2. T = V: According to the code, 'A = B' means 'A is the father of B'. So, 'T = V' means T is the father of V.
    • We already know T is male, which fits with being a father.
    • V is the child of T.
  3. V + K: According to the code, 'A + B' means 'A is the sister of B'. So, 'V + K' means V is the sister of K.
    • This implies V is female.
    • V and K are siblings.

Combining the Relationships

Let's put the pieces together:

  • Z is the wife of T (from Z @ T).
  • T is the father of V (from T = V).
  • V is the sister of K (from V + K).

From 'Z is the wife of T' and 'T is the father of V', we can conclude that Z is the mother of V (since the wife of the father is the mother).

Now, we know Z is the mother of V, and V is the sister of K. If V is the sister of K, they share the same parents. Since T is the father of V (and K), and Z is the mother of V, Z must also be the mother of K.

We can represent the family structure inferred:

Individuals Relationship Inferred Gender Inferred
Z @ T Z is wife of T Z: Female, T: Male
T = V T is father of V T: Male, V: Child (gender not fixed by this code alone)
V + K V is sister of K V: Female, K: Child (gender not fixed by this code alone)
Combining Z is mother of V (wife of T, T father of V) Z: Female
Combining Further V is sister of K, Z is mother of V & T is father of V Z is mother of K & T is father of K

Therefore, based on the analysis, Z is the mother of K.

Determining the Relationship of Z to K

The question asks how Z is related to K. Our analysis shows that Z is the mother of K.

Let's review the given options:

  1. Daughter
  2. Maternal aunt
  3. Mother
  4. Mother-in-law

Comparing our finding with the options, the relationship of Z to K is Mother.

Revision Table: Coded Relationships

Code Meaning Example (A, B) A's Gender B's Gender
A = B A is father of B A is male, B is child Male Not specified
A + B A is sister of B A is female, B is sibling Female Not specified
A @ B A is wife of B A is female, B is husband Female Male

Additional Information: Blood Relations Concepts

Understanding blood relations questions often involves constructing a family tree or using diagrams to visualize the relationships. Here are some key concepts:

  • Parents: Father and Mother.
  • Children: Son and Daughter.
  • Siblings: Brothers and Sisters (children of the same parents).
  • Spouse: Husband or Wife.
  • Paternal Relatives: Relatives on the father's side (Paternal Grandfather, Paternal Aunt, etc.).
  • Maternal Relatives: Relatives on the mother's side (Maternal Grandmother, Maternal Uncle, etc.).
  • In-laws: Relatives by marriage (Mother-in-law, Brother-in-law, etc.).

In this problem, we used direct relationships (wife, father, sister) and combined them logically to deduce the final relationship between Z and K.

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Important Questions from Coded Blood Relation Problems

  1. ‘A # B’ means ‘A is the son of B’.

    ‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’.

    ‘A & B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’.

    ‘A % B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’.

    If ‘M @ R % K # G # N & T’, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?

  2. ‘A % B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’.

    ‘A $ B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.

    ‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the son of B’.

    ‘A & B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’.

    If ‘R % T & Z $ S @ V @ C % Y’, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?

  3. Read the given information carefully and answer the question that follows.

    ‘K $ D’ means ‘K is the father of D’.

    ‘K < D’ means ‘K is the wife of D’.

    ‘K > D’ means ‘K is the daughter of D’.

    'K @ D’ means ‘K is the son of D’.

    How is S related to N in the expression ‘H > R $ S @ T > N’?

  4. ‘R8S’ means ‘R is the father of S’.

    ‘R7S’ means ‘R is the sister of S’.

    ‘R6S’ means ‘R is the brother of S’.

    ‘R2S’ means ‘R is the wife of S’.

    Which of the following expressions represents ‘X is the mother of Y’?

  5. ‘A # B’ means ‘A is the father of B’.

    ‘A % B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’.

    ‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the sister of B’.

    ‘A & B’ means ‘A is the son of B’.

    If ‘G # M # T % S @ H & R & W @ U’, then which of the following statements is NOT correct?

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