Study the following family relationships and answer the question: Given the notations: P @ Q P@Q P @ Q means P P P is married to Q Q Q P#Q means P P P...

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Study the following family relationships and answer the question:

Given the notations:

  • P@QP@Q means PP is married to QQ
  • P#Q means PP is parent of QQ
  • P&Q means PP is sibling of QQ and both are of the same gender
  • PP$QmeansmeansPissiblingofis sibling ofQ$ and both are of different genders
  • P+P+ means PP is male
  • PP* means PP is female

Family structure:

J(+)=F()J(+) = F(-)

$ |
W(-) = Q(+) — T(-) — R(+) = V(-)$

$ |
N(+) — D(-)$

$ |
A(+) — B(+)$

Statements:

  • J@FJ@F* # TT \ RR
  • V@R+V@R+ # BB & AA
  • F#Q#D
  • Q+@W#N
  • DD is the only niece of TT

Question: How many male members are there in the family?

Options

A.

Three

B.

Four

C.

Five

D.

Seven

E.

Six

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