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If A × B means that A is the father of B, A ÷ B means that A is the mother of B, A + B means that A is the brother of B then which of the following expression shows that P is the paternal grandmother of R?

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

P ÷ Q × R

Solving Blood Relation Expressions

This question asks us to determine which expression correctly represents the relationship where P is the paternal grandmother of R, based on the given definitions of symbols.

Understanding the Given Relationships

We are provided with the following meanings for the symbols:

  • \(A \times B\) means that A is the father of B.
  • \(A \div B\) means that A is the mother of B.
  • \(A + B\) means that A is the brother of B.

We need to find an expression where P is the paternal grandmother of R. A paternal grandmother is the mother of one's father. So, we are looking for an expression that establishes P as the mother of R's father.

Analyzing Each Option

Let's break down each given option to see the relationship between P and R.

Option 1: \(P \div R \times Q\)

  • \(P \div R\): According to the definition, this means P is the mother of R.
  • \(R \times Q\): According to the definition, this means R is the father of Q.

Combining these, P is the mother of R. This does not make P the paternal grandmother of R.

Option 2: \(P \div Q \times R\)

  • \(P \div Q\): According to the definition, this means P is the mother of Q.
  • \(Q \times R\): According to the definition, this means Q is the father of R.

Combining these, P is the mother of Q, and Q is the father of R. This means P is the mother of R's father. Therefore, P is the paternal grandmother of R. This matches the required relationship.

Option 3: \(P \div Q + R\)

  • \(P \div Q\): According to the definition, this means P is the mother of Q.
  • \(Q + R\): According to the definition, this means Q is the brother of R.

Combining these, P is the mother of Q, and Q is the brother of R. This means P is the mother of R's brother. Therefore, P is the mother of R. This does not make P the paternal grandmother of R.

Option 4: \(P \times Q \div R\)

  • \(P \times Q\): According to the definition, this means P is the father of Q.
  • \(Q \div R\): According to the definition, this means Q is the mother of R.

Combining these, P is the father of Q, and Q is the mother of R. This means P is the father of R's mother. Therefore, P is the maternal grandfather of R. This does not make P the paternal grandmother of R.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis of each expression, the expression \(P \div Q \times R\) is the only one that shows P as the mother of Q, and Q as the father of R, thus establishing P as the paternal grandmother of R.

Expression Breakdown Relationship P to R Matches Requirement?
\(P \div R \times Q\) P mother of R, R father of Q P is mother of R No
\(P \div Q \times R\) P mother of Q, Q father of R P is paternal grandmother of R Yes
\(P \div Q + R\) P mother of Q, Q brother of R P is mother of R No
\(P \times Q \div R\) P father of Q, Q mother of R P is maternal grandfather of R No

Revision Table: Blood Relation Symbols

Understanding the meaning of each symbol is key to solving blood relation problems. Here's a quick recap:

  • \(A \times B\): A is the father of B
  • \(A \div B\): A is the mother of B
  • \(A + B\): A is the brother of B

Additional Information: Blood Relations Concepts

Blood relation questions test your ability to decipher relationships based on given codes or statements. Common relationships include:

  • Parent: Father or Mother
  • Child: Son or Daughter
  • Grandparent: Father's father/mother (Paternal Grandfather/Grandmother) or Mother's father/mother (Maternal Grandfather/Grandmother)
  • Grandchild: Son's son/daughter or Daughter's son/daughter
  • Sibling: Brother or Sister
  • Uncle: Father's brother (Paternal Uncle) or Mother's brother (Maternal Uncle)
  • Aunt: Father's sister (Paternal Aunt) or Mother's sister (Maternal Aunt)
  • Cousin: Child of Uncle or Aunt
  • Nephew: Son of one's sibling
  • Niece: Daughter of one's sibling
  • In-laws: Relationships through marriage (e.g., Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, Son-in-law, Daughter-in-law, Brother-in-law, Sister-in-law)

Solving these problems often involves drawing a family tree or breaking down complex relationships step-by-step from the given information.

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