Question : Directions: If X × Y means that X is the mother of Y, X – Y means that X is the father of Y, and X ÷ Y means that X is the sister of Y, then which of the following expressions shows that P is the paternal grandfather of R?
Option 1: Q – P × R
Option 2: P – Q ÷ R
Option 3: P – Q – R
Option 4: P × Q – R
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Correct Answer: P – Q – R
Solution : Let's check the options – First option: Q – P × R According to the given expression, the family tree will be as follows – Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. From the above family tree, it is evident that P is the mother of R. Second option: P – Q ÷ R According to the given expression, the family tree will be as follows – Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. From the above family tree, it is evident that P is the father of R. Third option: P – Q – R According to the given expression, the family tree will be as follows – Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. From the above family tree, it is evident that P is the paternal grandfather of R. Fourth option: P × Q – R According to the given expression, the family tree will be as follows –
Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure. From the above family tree, it is evident that P is the paternal grandmother of R.
So, only the expression in the third option satisfies the relation given in the question. Hence, the third option is correct.
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