A $ B means A is the father of B; A # B means A is the sister of B; A ...
Q $ R → Q is the father of R
R @ T → R is the brother of T
Hence, → Q is the father of T
T * M → T is the daughter of M
Hence, → M is the mother of T
Hence, M is the wife of Q.
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A $ B means A is the father of B; A # B means A is the sister of B; A ...
Explanation:
Given Information:
- $ means father
- # means sister
- * means daughter
- @ means brother
Analysis:
To determine that M is the wife of Q, we need to find a relationship between M and Q that indicates they are married. In this case, the relationship that indicates marriage is the one where M is the daughter of Q.
Applying the Given Symbols:
- Q $ R @ T * M indicates that Q is the father of R, R is the brother of T, T is the daughter of M. This relationship does not indicate that M is the wife of Q.
- Q $ R @ T # M indicates that Q is the father of R, R is the brother of T, T is the sister of M. This relationship does not indicate that M is the wife of Q.
- Q $ R * T # M indicates that Q is the father of R, R is the daughter of T, T is the sister of M. This relationship does not indicate that M is the wife of Q.
- Q $ R @ T * M indicates that Q is the father of R, R is the brother of T, T is the daughter of M. This relationship indicates that M is the wife of Q.
Therefore, the relationship Q $ R @ T * M indicates that M is the wife of Q. Hence, option D is the correct answer.