If ‘CAKE’ is coded as 20 and ‘FAIL’ is coded as 28, then how ‘FIRST’ shall be…
2024
If ‘CAKE’ is coded as 20 and ‘FAIL’ is coded as 28, then how ‘FIRST’ shall be coded?
Answer: B. 72 — Solution: CAKE → C(3) + A(1) + K(11) + E(5) = 20 FAIL → F(6) + A(1) + I(9) + L(12) = 28 Pattern: Sum of letter positions FIRST → F(6) + I(9) + R(18) + S(19) +…
- A.
35
- B.
72
- C.
64
- D.
40
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Correct answer: B
Solution:
CAKE → C(3) + A(1) + K(11) + E(5) = 20
FAIL → F(6) + A(1) + I(9) + L(12) = 28
Pattern: Sum of letter positions
FIRST → F(6) + I(9) + R(18) + S(19) + T(20) = 72
Answer: 72
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