Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ZEAL is coded as 9476 and LAME is coded as 8694. What is the code for M in the given code language?
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 8
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 9
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Correct Answer: 8
Solution :
Given:
1. ZEAL ⇒ 9476
2. LAME ⇒ 8694
By comparing the coded words, we find that –
In words 1 and 2, the common letters are E, A, and L and the common codes are 9, 4, and 6.
The remaining letters and code in word 1 are Z and 7 and in word 2 are M and 8.
Finally, Z→7; M→8; E/A/L→9/4/6
So, the code for M is 8 in the code language. Hence, the second option is correct.
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