SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 87

SSC CGL - 13th June 2019 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q87

‘A + B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’.

‘A - B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.

‘A × B’ means ‘A is the mother of B’.

‘A ÷ B’ means ‘A is the son of B’.

If U + C × Q – P ÷ R ÷ S – T, then how is S related to U?

 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Paternal grandfather

Understanding Application

If U + C × Q – P ÷ R ÷ S – T is decoded it means:

U is daughter of C

C is mother of Q

Q is brother of P

P is son of R

R is son of S

S is brother of T

As per the given data, following family tree can be drawn:

 

Hence, S is the paternal grandfather of U.