Question

The question consists of a problem question followed by two statements I and II. Find out
if the information given in the statement(s) is sufficient in finding the solution to the
problem.
Problem question: How is John related to Mary?
Statements:
(1) Paula, the wife of John's only brother Tom, does not have any siblings
(11) Mary is the daughter of Paula's brother-in-law​

Answer 1

Answer:

both statements put together are sufficient in answering the problem question

Explanation:

1) first statement tell about paula and Johny relation

2)second statement tell abut mary and paula's relation

so both statement together is sufficient.

Answer 2

Given:

Paula is the wife of John's only brother Tom.

Paula does not have any siblings.

Mary is the daughter of Paula's brother-in-law.

To Find:

Relation between John and Mary.

Solution:

Mary is daughter of Paula's brother-in-law.

As Paula is not having siblings so Mary is daughter of brother of her husband.

Her husband is John, So Mary is the daughter of brother of John.

So John is the uncle of Mary.

Hence John is the uncle of Mary.