If A + B means A is the mother of B, A - B means A is the brother of B, A x B means A is the father of B, What does P - Q x R + S…

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Question

If A + B means A is the mother of B, A - B means A is the brother of B, A x B means A is the father of B, What does P - Q x R + S mean?

  1. A. P is maternal uncle of S
  2. B. P is paternal uncle of S (Correct answer)
  3. C. P is father of S
  4. D. P is brother of S

Correct Answer

Option B — P is paternal uncle of S

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is P is paternal uncle of S.

Key Points

  • P-Q: P is brother of Q. Q x R: Q is father of R. R+S: R is mother of S. Q and R are S parents.
  • P is Q brother (S paternal uncle).

Topics covered: Blood Relations