Question : Directions: In a certain code language, BEARD is coded as 30597, BOWEL is coded as 17832, and AWARD is coded as 05209. What is the code for O in that code language?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 7
Correct Answer: 8
Solution :
Given:
1. BEARD ⇒ 30597
2. BOWEL ⇒ 17832
3. AWARD ⇒ 05209
By comparing all the above-coded letters, we find that –
In words 1 and 2,
B
and
E
are common letters and
7
and
3
are common codes.
In words 1 and 3,
A, R
and
D
are common letters and
0, 9
and
5
are common codes.
In words 2 and 3,
W
and
2
are common letters and common codes.
The remaining letters and the codes in the word 2 are
O/L
and
1/8
.
So, O will be coded as 1 or 8 , but only 8 is given the option. Hence, the second option is correct.
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