If A ÷ B means that A is the brother of B, A × B means that A is the sister of B, and A – B means that A is the father of B then which of the following expression shows that P is the paternal uncle of R?

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  1. P - R ÷ Q
  2. P ÷ R × Q 
  3. P × R - Q 
  4. P ÷ Q - R

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Option 4 : P ÷ Q - R
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Preparing the family tree using the following symbol:

br testbook (1)

Given: 

A ÷ B means that A is the brother of B

A × B means that A is the sister of B

A – B means that A is the father of B

Symbol Symbol Denoted Relation
÷  Brother
×  Sister
- Father

Find:- Which expression shows that P is the paternal uncle of R.

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) P - R ÷ Q

P is the father of R, and R is the brother of Q.

F1 Rajat Singh SSC 27-02-2023 D25

Here, P is the Father of R. (Incorrect)

Option 2) P ÷ R × Q 

P is the brother of R, and R is the sister of Q.

F1 Rajat Singh SSC 27-02-2023 D26

Here, P is the Brother of R. (Incorrect)

Option 3) P × R - Q 

P is the sister R, R is the father of Q.

F1 Rajat Singh SSC 27-02-2023 D27

Here, P is the Sister of R. (Incorrect)

Option 4) P ÷ Q - R

P is the brother of Q, Q is the father of R.

F1 Rajat Singh SSC 27-02-2023 D60

Here, P is the Paternal uncle of R. (Correct)

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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