How far is the relative minor from its major key?

Question

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Responses

The relative minor key is three half-steps above the major key.
The relative minor key is three half-steps above the major key.

The relative minor key is three half-steps below the major key.
The relative minor key is three half-steps below the major key.

The relative minor key is the sixth scale degree of the major key.
The relative minor key is the sixth scale degree of the major key.

The relative minor key is three half-steps below the major key and is also the sixth scale degree of the major key.
The relative minor key is three half-steps below the major key and is also the sixth scale degree of the major key.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The relative minor key is three half-steps below the major key and is also the sixth scale degree of the major key.

This means that if you start on a major key and move three half-steps down, you will find its relative minor. Additionally, the relative minor is the sixth note of the major scale.