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If X ÷ Y means X is the father of Y, Y * Z means Y is the daughter of Z, and Z + W means Z is the brother of W, what is the relationship of X to W?

Answer: B. Uncle
X is the father of Y, and Y is the daughter of Z, making Z the grandfather of Y. Since Z is the brother of W, X is W's brother-in-law.
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