Question
M has a son Q and a daughter R. He has no other children. E is the mother of P and daughter-in- law of M. How is P related to M?
The correct answer is
P is the grandchild of M.
Family Relationship Deduction
This problem requires deducing the relationship between individuals based on given family links.
Analyzing M's Children
- M is the parent of son Q.
- M is the parent of daughter R.
- These are M's only children.
Understanding E's Connection to M
- E is identified as the daughter-in-law of M.
- A daughter-in-law is the wife of one's son.
- Since Q is M's son, E must be married to Q.
- E is also the mother of P.
Determining P's Relationship to M
Given that E is married to M's son (Q) and E is the mother of P, P must be the child of Q.
Therefore, P is the child of M's son, making P the grandchild of M.
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Important Questions from Blood Relations
- Consider the relationships among P, Q, R, S, and T:
• P is the brother of Q.
• S is the daughter of Q.
• T is the sister of S.
• R is the mother of Q.
The following statements are made based on the relationships given above.
(1) R is the grandmother of S.
(2) P is the uncle of S and T.
(3) R has only one son.
(4) Q has only one daughter.
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Which of my children necessarily has two daughters?
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