if a is the brother of b; b is the sister of c; and c is the father of d, how d is related to a?

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Let's analyze the relationships step-by-step:

  1. a is the brother of b
    • a and b are siblings; a is male.
  2. b is the sister of c
    • b and c are siblings; b is female.
  3. c is the father of d
    • c is male and the parent of d.

From the above:

  • a, b, and c are siblings (a and b are brother and sister, b and c are sister and brother).
  • c is the father of d.

Therefore:

  • a is the uncle of d (since a is the brother of d's father).

Conclusion:

d is the nephew or niece of a.

  • If d is male, d is a nephew.
  • If d is female, d is a niece.