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

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

A @ B means 'A is the son B'

A % B means 'A is the husband of B'

A + B means 'A is the mother of B'

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

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

Brother

Solving the Blood Relations Code Puzzle

The question asks us to determine the relationship between D and G based on a coded expression representing family relationships. We need to decode each part of the expression to build the family structure.

Decoding the Relationship Expression

The given expression is: A & B # C & D @ E % F + G

Let's break down the expression segment by segment using the provided codes:

  • A & B means 'A is the wife of B'. This implies B is the husband of A.
  • B # C means 'B is the father of C'. This implies C is the child of B. Since A is B's wife, C is also the child of A.
  • C & D means 'C is the wife of D'. This implies D is the husband of C.
  • D @ E means 'D is the son of E'. This implies E is the parent of D.
  • E % F means 'E is the husband of F'. This implies F is the wife of E.
  • F + G means 'F is the mother of G'. This implies G is the child of F. Since E is F's husband, G is also the child of E.

Building the Family Structure

Let's connect the relationships:

  1. A and B are married (A is wife, B is husband).
  2. C is the child of B (and A).
  3. C and D are married (C is wife, D is husband).
  4. D is the son of E.
  5. E and F are married (E is husband, F is wife).
  6. G is the child of F (and E).

From points 4, 5, and 6:

  • D is the son of E. E is married to F.
  • G is the child of F. F is married to E.

This means D is a child of E and F, specifically a son. G is also a child of E and F. Since D is a son and G is another child of the same parents (E and F), D and G are siblings.

The question asks for the relationship of D to G. We know D is a son of E and F. Therefore, D is the brother of G.

Summary of Relationships

Relation Meaning
A & B A is wife of B
B # C B is father of C
C & D C is wife of D
D @ E D is son of E
E % F E is husband of F
F + G F is mother of G

Final Relationship Determination

We established the following:

  • E and F are a married couple.
  • D is the son of E (and F).
  • G is the child of F (and E).

Thus, D and G are children of the same parents, E and F. Since D is explicitly mentioned as the son of E, D is male. Therefore, D is the brother of G.

Conclusion on D's Relation to G

Based on the detailed analysis of the coded relationships and the resulting family structure, D is the brother of G.

Revision Table: Key Relationship Codes

Code Relationship
& Wife
# Father
@ Son
% Husband
+ Mother

Additional Information: Tips for Solving Blood Relations Problems

  • Always decode each code individually first.
  • Draw a diagram or family tree to visualize the relationships. Use symbols like \(\text{+}\) for male, \(\text{-}\) for female, \(\leftrightarrow\) for marriage, and a vertical line for parent-child relationships.
  • Work step-by-step from the beginning of the expression to the end.
  • Keep track of the gender of individuals when specified (like 'son', 'wife', 'husband', 'father', 'mother').
  • Identify common parents or ancestors to find relationships between individuals.
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Important Questions from Coded Blood Relation Problems

  1. If A @ B means A is the son of B, A # B means A is the husband of B and A * B means A is the daughter of B, then what does P @ Q * R # S mean? 

  2. If P $ Q means P is the husband of Q; P ! Q means P is the mother Q and P * Q means P is the daughter of Q, which of the following shows that Z is brother of W's wife, if Z is male?

  3. If P $ Q means P is the brother of Q; P ! Q means P is the mother Q and P * Q means P is the son of Q, which of the following shows that W is brother of Z?

  4. Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below:

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