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'K % L' means 'K is the brother of L', 'K $ L' means 'K is the husband of L', 'K @ L' means 'K is the sister of L', 'K # L' means 'K is the mother of L'.

How is H related to M in the expression ‘X @ P % T # M $ Y # J @ H’?

The correct answer is Son or daughter

This question asks us to determine the relationship between two individuals, H and M, based on a given expression involving coded relationships. We need to decode each part of the expression step-by-step.

Understanding the Coded Relationships

The question provides a code language for family relationships:

  • K % L means K is the brother of L.
  • K $ L means K is the husband of L.
  • K @ L means K is the sister of L.
  • K # L means K is the mother of L.

We are given the expression: X @ P % T # M $ Y # J @ H

Decoding the Expression and Deducting Relations

Let's break down the expression from left to right and figure out the relationships:

  1. X @ P: This means X is the sister of P. (X is female)
  2. P % T: This means P is the brother of T. (P is male)
  3. T # M: This means T is the mother of M. (T is female)
  4. M $ Y: This means M is the husband of Y. (M is male, Y is female)
  5. Y # J: This means Y is the mother of J. (Y is female)
  6. J @ H: This means J is the sister of H. (J is female)

Connecting the Relationships to Find H's Relation to M

Now let's connect these pieces to build a family tree or relationship chain focusing on M and H:

  • From T # M, T is the mother of M.
  • From M $ Y, M is the husband of Y. Since M is the husband and T is M's mother, Y is M's wife and daughter-in-law to T. M and Y are a couple.
  • From Y # J, Y is the mother of J. Since M is Y's husband, M is the father of J. So, M is the father of J.
  • From J @ H, J is the sister of H. This means J and H are siblings.

We know that M is the father of J, and J is the sister of H. If M is the father of J, and J and H are siblings, then M must also be the father of H.

Therefore, H is the child of M.

What about the gender of H? The relation J @ H tells us J is the sister of H. This means H could be male (a brother) or female (a sister). The relation does not specify the gender of H.

So, H is either the son or the daughter of M.

Summarizing the Key Relationships

Relation Meaning In Expression
T # M T is mother of M
M $ Y M is husband of Y M is father of Y's children
Y # J Y is mother of J
J @ H J is sister of H J and H are siblings


From these, we deduced: M is the father of J, and J is the sister of H. Thus, M is the father of H.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis, H is the child of M. Since H's gender is not specified by the relationship J @ H (J is sister of H could mean H is a brother or a sister), H can be a son or a daughter of M.


Revision Table: Blood Relation Concepts

Relationship Type Example (A to B) A's Relation to B
Parent A # B (A is mother of B) Mother (or Father)
Sibling A % B (A is brother of B) or A @ B (A is sister of B) Brother or Sister
Spouse A $ B (A is husband of B) Husband (or Wife)
Child B # A (B is mother of A) Son or Daughter


Additional Information: Solving Coded Relation Puzzles

Coded blood relation questions require careful step-by-step decoding. Here are some tips:

  • Read the meaning of each symbol carefully. Pay attention to the order (e.g., K % L vs L % K).
  • Break down the expression into smaller pairs (e.g., X@P, P%T, T#M, etc.).
  • Determine the relationship and gender (if possible) for each pair.
  • Combine the relationships sequentially to build a chain or small family tree diagram.
  • Focus on the individuals whose relationship is asked (H and M in this case) and trace the path between them.
  • Be careful when the gender of an individual is not explicitly stated or implied by the relationship code (like H's gender here).

Practicing more coded relation puzzles helps in quickly decoding expressions and establishing family connections accurately.

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Important Questions from Coded Blood Relation Problems

  1. ‘R+S’ means ‘R is the daughter of S’. ‘R−S’ means ‘R is the husband of S’.‘R × S’ means ‘R is the brother of S’. If ‘T × V + Z’, then which of the following options is true?

  2. 'P × Q' means 'P is the wife of Q'. 'P + Q' means 'P is the father of Q'. 'P ÷ Q' means 'P is the daughter of Q'. 'P - Q' means 'P is the son of Q'. How is E related to I in the expression 'E ÷ F + G - H ÷ I' ?

  3. If ‘A % B’ means ‘A is the father of B’, ‘A # B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’, and ‘A $ B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’, then how is K related to R in the given expression?

    K $ H % Y # M # R

  4. If 'A + B' means 'A is the daughter of B ', 'A × B' means 'A is the sister of B', and 'A = B' means 'A is the wife of B', then how is G related to R in the expression 'C × G × U + M = R'?

  5. ‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the son of B’

    ‘A & B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’

    ‘A # B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’

    Which of the following options means ‘Q is the wife of S'?

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