Question

I. A, B, C, D, E and F are six members of a family.
II. One couple has parents and their children in the family.
III. A is the son of C and E is the daughter of A.
IV. D is the daughter of F who is the mother of E.
How many female members are there in the family ?

• A. $2$
• B. $3$
• C. $4$
• D. $5$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$4$

E is the daughter of A and F is the mother of E So, A is the father of E and hence the husband of F. Now, D is the daughter of F So. D and E are the daughters of A and F Also. A is the son of C. Now, only B remains Thus. B and C are the parents of A. Clearly, the females in the family are : either B or C, F, D and E.