In a certain code language, “HIM-ACE” is written as “21”. How is “SIP-TAG”…
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In a certain code language, “HIM-ACE” is written as “21”. How is “SIP-TAG” written in that code language?
- A.
12
- B.
16
- C.
14
- D.
19
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Correct answer: B
Rule: The code equals (sum of alphabetical positions of the first three-letter group) minus (sum of alphabetical positions of the second three-letter group).
Verify the given example HIM-ACE to confirm the rule:
First group sums: H(8) + I(9) + M(13) = 30.
Second group sums: A(1) + C(3) + E(5) = 9.
Subtract: 30 − 9 = 21, which matches the given code for HIM-ACE.
Apply the same method to SIP-TAG:
First group sums: S(19) + I(9) + P(16) = 44.
Second group sums: T(20) + A(1) + G(7) = 28.
Subtract: 44 − 28 = 16.
Therefore, the code for SIP-TAG is 16.