In a certain code, ARDENT is coded as 13 and CANOE is coded as 11. What is the…
2019
In a certain code, ARDENT is coded as 13 and CANOE is coded as 11. What is the code for REPRESENT?
Answer: C. 19 — Step 1 — Spot the pattern. Count the letters in each word and compare with its code. ARDENT has 6 letters and is coded 13. CANOE has 5 letters and is coded…
- A.
17
- B.
18
- C.
19
- D.
20
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Correct answer: C
Step 1 — Spot the pattern. Count the letters in each word and compare with its code.
ARDENT has 6 letters and is coded 13.
CANOE has 5 letters and is coded 11.
Step 2 — Find the rule. In both cases, (number of letters × 2) + 1 gives the code:
ARDENT: (6 × 2) + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13 ✓
CANOE: (5 × 2) + 1 = 10 + 1 = 11 ✓
Step 3 — Apply to REPRESENT. REPRESENT has 9 letters.
Code = (9 × 2) + 1 = 18 + 1 = 19.
Hence, the code for REPRESENT is 19.