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U $ V means 'U is the sister of V'

U @ V means 'U is the husband of V'

U * V means 'U is the son of V'

U ÷ V means 'U is the mother of V'

If O $ P * B @ F, how is O related to F?

The correct answer is

Daughter

Solving Blood Relation Puzzles with Code Language

This question asks us to determine the relationship between two individuals, O and F, based on a given expression involving coded relationships.

First, let's understand the meaning of each symbol provided:

  • U $ V means 'U is the sister of V'
  • U @ V means 'U is the husband of V'
  • U * V means 'U is the son of V'
  • U ÷ V means 'U is the mother of V'

We are given the expression: O $ P * B @ F

Let's break down this expression from left to right, determining the relationships and the gender of individuals involved where possible:

  1. O $ P: This means O is the sister of P. From this, we know O is female.
  2. P * B: This means P is the son of B. From this, we know P is male. B is either the father or mother of P.
  3. B @ F: This means B is the husband of F. From this, we know B is male and F is female.

Now, let's combine these relationships to find the connection between O and F:

  • From B @ F, we know B is the husband of F. This implies F is the wife of B.
  • From P * B, we know P is the son of B. Since B is married to F, P is also the son of F. So, P is the son of both B and F.
  • From O $ P, we know O is the sister of P. Since P is the son of F, his sister O must also be the daughter of F.

Therefore, O is the daughter of F.

Analyzing the Relationship between O and F

Following the chain of relationships:

Part of Expression Relationship Inferred Gender
O $ P O is sister of P O is female
P * B P is son of B P is male
B @ F B is husband of F B is male, F is female

Combining the information:

  • B is the husband of F.
  • P is the son of B (and thus also the son of F).
  • O is the sister of P.

Since O is the sister of F's son (P), O must be F's daughter.

The relationship of O to F is daughter.

Revision Table: Blood Relation Code Symbols

Symbol Meaning Example (U relation to V)
$ Sister U is the sister of V
@ Husband U is the husband of V
* Son U is the son of V
÷ Mother U is the mother of V

Additional Information on Solving Blood Relation Puzzles

Blood relation questions often involve deciphering connections within a family. When codes or symbols are used, it's crucial to:

  • Write down what each symbol represents clearly.
  • Break the given expression into smaller parts.
  • Determine the relationship step-by-step for each part of the expression.
  • Identify the gender of individuals if the code provides that information (e.g., 'husband', 'sister', 'son', 'mother' imply gender).
  • Combine the relationships sequentially to build the family tree or direct link between the two individuals in question.
  • Always answer the question asked, which is the relation of the first person mentioned to the second person mentioned (e.g., how is O related to F?).

Drawing a diagram or family tree can also be very helpful in visualizing the relationships and confirming your conclusion.

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Important Questions from Blood Relations

  1. Rani is the sister of Piyush and the daughter of Kamal. Kamal is the son of Gaurav and the brother of Aryan. Aryan is the father of Rajneesh. How is Aryan related to Piyush?

  2. Looking at a photograph, Reema says, “This boy’s father is the father of my daughter”. How is the boy related to Reema’s daughter?

  3. Radha (female) and Gyanesh (male) have three daughters - Manuja, Tarini, and Sushma. Tarini is married to Jai and Sushma is married to Abhay. Akhil is the third son-in-law of Gyanesh. Akhil has two children Piyush and Rani. Jai has two daughters Richa and Neha. Mridul is the only son of Abhay. How is Radha related to Rani?

  4. Introducing a girl, the boy says, "She is the daughter of my uncle's father's son". How is the girl related to the boy.

    A. Niece

    B. Daughter-in-law

    C. Sister

    D. Aunt

  5. 'D' is the son of 'F'. 'E' is the sister of 'F', and her son is 'A' and daughter is 'X'. If 'B' is the maternal uncle of 'A'; So how is 'D' related to 'B'?

    A. Cousin

    B. Nephew

    C. Maternal Uncle

    D. Brother

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