Question

If M % N means M is the father of N; M & N means M is the mother of N; M $ N means M is the brother of N; and M ~ N means M is the sister of N, which of the following shows that A is the maternal uncle of B?

• A. B $ D & C ~ A
• B. A & E ~ D $ B
• C. A $ C & D ~ B
• D. B $ E % A
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

A $ C & D ~ B

A $\$$ C $\to$ A is the brother of C

C & D$\to$ C is the mother of D

D ~ B $\to$ D is the sister of B

Therefore, A can be the maternal uncle of B by the relation A $ C & D ~ B.