Read the information given below and answer the questions that follow:
i. A * B means → A and B are of the same age
ii. A - B means → B is younger than A
iii. A + B means → A is younger than B
X + Y + Z is same as _____?
Step-by-step Solution:
First, let's establish the meaning of the symbols and how to interpret the chained expressions based on the problem's logic.
A + B means A is younger than B (A < B).A - B means A is older than B (A > B).X + Y + Z is interpreted as a continuous sequence: X < Y and Y < Z, which simplifies to the overall age order X < Y < Z.X < Y < Z).Z > Y and Y > X, which simplifies to the overall age order Z > Y > X.
The age order X < Y < Z is identical to the order Z > Y > X. Therefore, the two expressions are logically equivalent. The other options result in different, contradictory orderings.
Final Answer: The correct option is (B) Z - Y - X.