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A, B, C, D, E and F are six members of a family. There are two couples in the family. A is a son of B who is a brother of C. E is a wife of B. B’s brother’s wife is a daughter in law of F. How many male members are there in the family?

A, B, C, D, E and F are six members of a family. There are two couples in the family. A is a son of B who is a brother of C. E is a wife of B. B’s brother’s wife is a daughter in law of F. How many male members are there in the family? Correct Answer Either three or four

6 Members: A, B, C, D, E and F.

Thus, using the following notations, we can draw the family tree:

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1) There are two couples in the family.

2) A is a son of B who is a brother of C.

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3) E is a wife of B.

4) B’s brother’s wife is a daughter in law of F.

(As there are two couples so, D is a wife of C.

F is a either a mother or father of B and C.)

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Since, gender of F is not clear.

Hence, there are either ‘3’ or ‘4’ male members in the family.

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