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P + Q means P is the husband of Q, P - Q means P is the sister of Q, and P × Q means P is the mother of Q. Then what does A × B + C mean?

1. A is mother-in-law of C
2. A is mother of C
3. A is sister-in-law of C
4. A is grandmother of C

Correct answer: A is mother-in-law of C

Solution

A × B means A is the mother of B. B + C means B is the husband of C. Therefore, A is the mother of C's husband, which makes A the mother-in-law of C.

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