In a certain code language, ‘DUST’ is coded as 16 and ‘EARTH’ is coded as 25.…
2023
In a certain code language, ‘DUST’ is coded as 16 and ‘EARTH’ is coded as 25. How will ‘MAN’ be coded in the same language?
- A.
12
- B.
9
- C.
6
- D.
36
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Correct answer: B
DUST has 4 letters and is coded as 4^2 = 16. EARTH has 5 letters and is coded as 5^2 = 25. MAN has 3 letters, so its code is 3^2 = 9.