P, Q, R, S, T, and U are six family members. There are three generations with two married couples. Q is the father of T. U is the grandmother of R. S is the grandfather of T. How many male members may present in this family?

P, Q, R, S, T, and U are six family members. There are three generations with two married couples. Q is the father of T. U is the grandmother of R. S is the grandfather of T. How many male members may present in this family? Correct Answer Any of these 1, 2, 3

Below table represents symbols used to draw a family tree,

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According to the given information, we get the following tree diagram.

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 From the given statement, we can find the gender of T and R.

 Possibility:

 If both T and R are female → there will be 2 male members.

 If anyone of either T or R is male → there will be 3 male members.

 If both T and R are male → there will be 4 male members.

 Thus there maybe 2 or 3 or 4 male members will be present in this family.

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