Choose the pair that best expresses the same relationship as:FLORIST : FLOWERS
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For analogies, first \textbf{name the relation} (e.g., profession \(\Rightarrow\) item provided, creator \(\Rightarrow\) creation, tool \(\Rightarrow\) user). Then eliminate choices that shift to a different relation.
Step 1: Analyze the stem's relationship
A florist works with flowers by selling them.
Relationship type: profession \(\Rightarrow\) product/service}. Step 2: Evaluate answer choices
(a) Chef : Food — A chef provides food through their profession. \(\Rightarrow\) Correct.
(b) Author : Books — An author creates books, not primarily sells them. Incorrect relationship.
(c) Painter : Canvas — A painter uses a canvas; the canvas is not what's provided. Incorrect relationship.
(d) None of these — Incorrect, as (a) is valid. Step 3: Conclusion
Option (a) best reflects the profession \(\Rightarrow\) product/service} relationship.
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\boxed{\text{Answer = (a) Chef : Food}}
\]