Question 42
EasyOriginal questionIn a code, X ★ Y means X is the son of Y; X ● Y means X is the wife of Y; X ▲ Y means X is the brother of Y; and X ■ Y means X is the mother of Y.
What is R's relation to P when P ■ Q ★ R?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
P ■ Q: P is Q's mother.
Q ★ R: Q is R's son, so R is Q's other parent, his father.
The father of P's son is P's husband.
Worth noting
Father is R's relation to Q, not to P.
- Concept
- Two parents of the same child are husband and wife
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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