Arun is the father of Cattie and Danny is the son of Bettie. Ernest is the brother of Arun. If Cattie is the sister of Danny. How is Bettie related to Ernest?a)Daughterb)Motherc)Cousind)Sister in lawCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

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Understanding the Relationships
To decipher the relationships in the given scenario, let’s outline the family connections clearly.
Key Relationships Identified
- Arun is the father of Cattie.
- Danny is the son of Bettie.
- Cattie is the sister of Danny.
- Ernest is the brother of Arun.
Establishing the Connection
1. Cattie and Danny:
- Since Cattie is the sister of Danny, they share the same parents. Thus, they must have the same father and mother.
2. Bettie’s Relation:
- Danny, as stated, is the son of Bettie. Therefore, Bettie is Danny’s mother.
3. Arun and Bettie:
- Since Cattie and Danny are siblings, it follows that Arun (Cattie’s father) and Bettie (Danny’s mother) are partners or in a couple relationship.
4. Ernest's Relationship to Bettie:
- Ernest is the brother of Arun. Therefore, he is the brother-in-law of Bettie because he is related to her through his brother Arun.
Conclusion
Based on the relationships established, Bettie is the sister-in-law of Ernest. Thus, the correct answer is option 'D': Sister-in-law.
This connects the family tree logically, showing how each member relates to one another.

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Below table shows symbol and their description,

1) Arun is the father of Cattie and Danny is the son of Bettie.

2) Ernest is the brother of Arun.

3) Cattie is the sister of Danny. So Arun is the spouse of Bettie.

Thus Bettie is Ernest’s sister in law

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