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Question

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

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

A & B means 'A is the son of B'

If H & I @ J # K @ L, then how is J related to L?

The correct answer is

Father

Solving Blood Relation Code Questions

Blood relation questions based on codes involve decoding symbols to understand familial relationships and then determining the relationship between two specific members of the family tree.

The given codes are:

  • A # B means 'A is the father of B'
  • A @ B means 'A is the brother of B'
  • A & B means 'A is the son of B'

We need to determine the relationship between J and L based on the expression: H & I @ J # K @ L.

Step-by-Step Decoding of the Expression

Let's break down the expression H & I @ J # K @ L from left to right:

  1. H & I: According to the code 'A & B means A is the son of B', H & I means 'H is the son of I'. This tells us that H is male. I is the parent of H (gender of I is not specified yet by this part).
  2. I @ J: According to the code 'A @ B means A is the brother of B', I @ J means 'I is the brother of J'. This tells us that I is male. I and J are siblings, so they belong to the same generation.
  3. J # K: According to the code 'A # B means A is the father of B', J # K means 'J is the father of K'. This tells us that J is male. K is the child of J, belonging to the generation below J.
  4. K @ L: According to the code 'A @ B means A is the brother of B', K @ L means 'K is the brother of L'. This tells us that K is male. K and L are siblings, so they belong to the same generation.

Constructing the Family Relationships

Let's combine the relationships derived:

  • From H & I, H is son of I.
  • From I @ J, I is brother of J. So, I and J are siblings. Since I is the brother of J, I is male.
  • From J # K, J is father of K. Since J is the father of K, J is male.
  • From K @ L, K is brother of L. So, K and L are siblings. Since K is the brother of L, K is male.

Let's look at the connections relevant to J and L:

We have J # K (J is father of K) and K @ L (K is brother of L).

If J is the father of K, and K is the brother of L, it means that K and L share the same parents. Since J is the father of K, J must also be the father of L.

Determining the Relationship between J and L

We found that J is the father of K, and K is the brother of L. Since K and L are siblings, J, being the father of K, is also the father of L.

Summary of Generations and Relationships

Let's visualize the relationships involving J and L:

  • J is in one generation. J is male.
  • K is in the generation below J. K is male.
  • L is in the same generation as K. L's gender is not explicitly given by K @ L, but L is the sibling of K.

Since J is the father of K, and K and L are siblings, J is the parent of both K and L. As J is male, J is the father of L.

Analyzing the Options

Based on our deduction that J is the father of L, let's look at the options:

  1. Brother: Incorrect. J is in a generation above L.
  2. Father: Correct. J is the father of L.
  3. Son's son: Incorrect. This would imply L is in a generation below J's son, two levels below J. L is in the generation below J.
  4. Father's father: Incorrect. This would imply J is two generations above L. J is only one generation above L.

Therefore, the relationship of J to L is Father.

Relationship Code Meaning
Parent-Child # Father of
Sibling @ Brother of
Child-Parent & Son of

Revision Table: Key Relationships in H & I @ J # K @ L

Segment Code Relationship Deduced Gender/Status
H & I & H is son of I H is male, I is parent
I @ J @ I is brother of J I is male, J is sibling
J # K # J is father of K J is male, K is child
K @ L @ K is brother of L K is male, L is sibling

Additional Information: Tips for Solving Blood Relation Puzzles

Solving blood relation problems efficiently requires careful decoding and systematic diagramming. Here are some tips:

  • Understand the meaning of each code or symbol provided.
  • Break down complex expressions into smaller parts.
  • For each part, identify the relationship and, if possible, the gender of the individuals involved.
  • Use diagrams (like a family tree) to represent the relationships visually. Place individuals on different levels based on their generation.
  • Use symbols like (+) for male, (-) for female, and a horizontal line for siblings or spouses, and a vertical line for parent-child relationships.
  • Connect the parts of the expression to build a complete family structure.
  • Carefully identify the relationship between the two individuals asked about. Pay attention to the 'from whom' and 'to whom' the relationship is being asked (e.g., J to L vs. L to J).
  • Practice with different types of blood relation questions, including those with codes, direct relationships, and puzzles.
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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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