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In a certain code language, 

'M + N' means 'M is the daughter of N', 

'M - N' means 'M is the father of N', 

'M * N' means 'M is the wife of N', 

'M $ N' means 'M is the son of N'. 

Based on the above, how is A related to C if 'A + B * C'?

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SSC Selection Post 2024 Question Paper (26-Jun-2024) (Shift-4)
The correct answer is
Daughter

Decoding the Blood Relation Code

This problem is about understanding a coded language used to describe family relationships. We need to decipher the relationship between individuals A and C based on a given coded expression and rules.

Here are the rules provided:

  • '+' indicates daughter: 'M + N' means M is the daughter of N.
  • '-' indicates father: 'M - N' means M is the father of N.
  • '*' indicates wife: 'M * N' means M is the wife of N.
  • '$' indicates son: 'M $ N' means M is the son of N.

Analyzing the Expression: A + B * C

Let's break down the expression 'A + B * C' using the given codes:

  1. First part: 'A + B'
    • Based on the rule, '+' means 'is the daughter of'.
    • So, 'A + B' translates to: 'A is the daughter of B'.
    • This tells us A's gender is female.
  2. Second part: 'B * C'
    • Based on the rule, '*' means 'is the wife of'.
    • So, 'B * C' translates to: 'B is the wife of C'.
    • This tells us B's gender is female. Since B is the wife of C, C must be her husband, implying C's gender is male.

Relationship Deduction: A to C

By combining the information from both parts, we can determine the relationship between A and C:

  • We established that A is the daughter of B.
  • We established that B is the wife of C.
  • Since A is B's daughter, and C is B's husband, A is also the daughter of C.

Therefore, A is the daughter of C.

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