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If A is the sister of B, B is the brother of C, and C is the husband of D, how is D related to A?

1. Sister
2. Daughter
3. Sister-in-law
4. Brother-in-law

Correct answer: Sister-in-law

Solution

A is B’s sister, and B is C’s brother, so A and C are siblings. C is the husband of D, so D is C’s wife. Therefore, D is the sister-in-law of A.

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