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If A $ B means A is the sister of B, A # B means A is the mother of B and if A × B means A is the father of B, then what does P × Q $ R # S mean?

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RRB ALP 2018 CBT 2 Fitter Question Paper (21-Jan-2019) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

P is the grandfather of S

Understanding Blood Relations in Reasoning Questions

Blood relation questions test your ability to understand and decode relationships expressed through symbols or codes. To solve these problems, you need to break down the given expression step by step based on the provided definitions of the symbols.

Decoding the Symbols

First, let's understand what each symbol means:

  • A $ B means A is the sister of B.
  • A # B means A is the mother of B.
  • A × B means A is the father of B.

We are asked to determine the relationship between P and S in the expression P × Q $ R # S.

Step-by-Step Analysis of the Expression

We will break down the expression P × Q $ R # S from left to right:

Step 1: P × Q

The symbol × means 'father of'. So, P × Q means:

  • P is the father of Q.

This tells us the relationship between P and Q. P is a male.

Step 2: Q $ R

The symbol $ means 'sister of'. So, Q $ R means:

  • Q is the sister of R.

This tells us the relationship between Q and R. Q is a female. Since Q is the sister of R, Q and R are siblings. From Step 1, we know P is the father of Q. Since Q and R are siblings, P is also the father of R.

Step 3: R # S

The symbol # means 'mother of'. So, R # S means:

  • R is the mother of S.

This tells us the relationship between R and S. R is a female. S is the child of R.

Combining the Relationships

Let's put the derived relationships together:

  • From P × Q and Q $ R, we found that P is the father of R.
  • From R # S, we found that R is the mother of S.

So, P is the parent of R, and R is the parent of S. This means P is a grandparent of S.

Specifically, P is the father of R, and R is the mother of S. P's child (R) has a child (S). Therefore, P is the grandfather of S.

Final Relationship between P and S

Based on the analysis, P is the grandfather of S.

Comparing with Options

Let's compare our derived relationship with the given options:

  • Option 1: P is the father of S (Incorrect, P is the father of R, not S)
  • Option 2: P is the son of S (Incorrect, P is older than S)
  • Option 3: P is the son-in-law of S (Incorrect, P is older than S and is a grandparent)
  • Option 4: P is the grandfather of S (Correct, matches our conclusion)

Thus, P is the grandfather of S.

Revision Table: Blood Relations Symbols

Symbol Meaning
$ Sister of
# Mother of
× Father of

Additional Information: Solving Blood Relation Puzzles

Here are some tips for solving blood relation questions quickly and accurately:

  • Clearly write down the meaning of each symbol provided in the question.
  • Break the given expression into smaller parts based on the symbols.
  • Determine the relationship for each part of the expression step by step, usually from left to right.
  • Draw a family tree or diagram if it helps visualize the relationships. Represent males with one shape (e.g., square) and females with another (e.g., circle). Use arrows or lines to show relationships like parent-child or siblings.
  • Combine the relationships found in each step to determine the final relationship between the two individuals in question.
  • Be careful with gender. Some relations imply gender (father is male, mother is female, sister is female), while others might not (sibling can be male or female unless specified).

Practicing different types of blood relation questions with varying symbols and complexities will improve your speed and accuracy.

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

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

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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 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.

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

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    ‘R2S’ means ‘R is the wife of S’.

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