In a certain code language if “UPLIFT” is coded as “252” and “XMAS” is coded…
2023
In a certain code language if “UPLIFT” is coded as “252” and “XMAS” is coded as “171”, then how is the word “MERRY” coded in that language?
- A.
123
- B.
456
- C.
765
- D.
237
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Correct answer: D
Explanation:
Consider the word 'UPLIFT'
The position of each letter of this word in the alphabet is 21,16,12,9,6,20.
The sum of these positions is 21+16+12+9+6+20=84Now, 252=84 × 3.
Similarly, Consider the word 'XMAS'.
The position of each letter of this word in the alphabet is 24,13,1,19.
The sum of these position is 24+13+1+19=57.Now, 171=57 × 3.
Similarly, Applying this logic to MERRY.We get 237.