If R ÷ S means that R is the mother of S, R × S means that R is the father of S, R - S means that R is the sister of S, then which of the following expression shows that P is the father of R?

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

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Option 4 : P × Q - R
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By using the symbols in the table given below, we can draw the following family tree:

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R ÷ S means that R is the mother of S.

R × S means that R is the father of S.

R - S means that R is the sister of S.

Given relation code:

Code Relation
÷  Mother
×  Father
- Sister

Find: Which expression shows that P is the Father of R?

Let's check each option one by one.

Option 1) P × Q ÷ R

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

F1 SSC Amit A 10-03-2023 D2

Here, P is the maternal grandfather of R. (Incorrect)

Option 2) Q × P - R

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

F1 SSC Amit A 10-03-2023 D3

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

Option 3) R × Q - P

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

F1 SSC Amit A 10-03-2023 D4

Here, the gender of P is not clear. So we can't find How P is related to R. (Incorrect)

Option 4) P × Q - R

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

F1 SSC Amit A 10-03-2023 D5

Here, P is the father of R. (Correct)

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

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