Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: B alone is sufficient
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
We are to fix the relationship of P to J using minimal information. As a data-sufficiency item, we focus on whether the statements force a unique relation without overbuilding the tree.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
If “P’s mother is married to J’s husband” under standard monogamous interpretation, the only coherent reading is that J is P’s mother (J’s husband is P’s father, married to P’s mother). Thus P is the child of J.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Any attempt to interpret B otherwise leads to polygamy or contradiction. The cleanest, standard reading is J = P’s mother.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Overcomplicating the phrase “P’s mother is married to J’s husband”; the intended inference is straightforward in standard family-logic settings.
Final Answer:
B alone is sufficient (P is J’s child).
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