Question

Rakesh has three daughters and each daughter has a brother. How many male members are there in the family ?
1. 4
2. 2
3. 5
4. 6

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2

The correct answer is 2.

• Rakesh has three daughters and each daughter has a brother. There are 2 male members are there in the family.
• Let the children in the family be as follows:
  • A daughter
  • B daughter
  • C daughter
  • D son
  • D can be a brother for A.
  • D can also be a brother for B.
  • D can also be a brother for C.
• All the three daughters have one brother Which proves that there are 3 daughters and 1 brother in the family.
• And it is logical for the children to also have a father along with a mother. Hence, there is a minimum of 2 males in the family.