If 'A + B' means 'A' is daughter of 'B', 'A - B' means 'A' is husband of 'B', 'A × B' means 'A' is brother of 'B'. From the statement P - Q + R × S, how is the Q related to S?

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Decoding the Symbols:

Given statement: P - Q + R × S

Let's break down the relationships:

• P - Q means 'P is husband of Q'. (P is male, Q is female)
• Q + R means 'Q is daughter of R'. (Q is female)
• R × S means 'R is brother of S'. (R is male)

From these, we can infer the relationship between Q and S:

Now let's check the given options:

So, Q is the niece of S.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".