In a certain code language, ‘SET’ is coded as ‘37’ and ‘MIX’ is coded as ‘35’.…

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In a certain code language, ‘SET’ is coded as ‘37’ and ‘MIX’ is coded as ‘35’. How will ‘WAR’ be coded in that language?

  1. A.

    39

  2. B.

    21

  3. C.

    32

  4. D.

    29

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Correct answer: A

Pattern Analysis
We use the standard positional values of English letters (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26).

Analyze "SET":

S = 19, E = 5, T = 20

Sum: 19 + 5 + 20 = 44

Code: 37

Adjustment: 44 - 37 = 7

Analyze "MIX":

M = 13, I = 9, X = 24

Sum: 13 + 9 + 24 = 46

Code: 35

Adjustment: 46 - 35 = 11

Identify the Subtraction Pattern:
As noted in your provided solution, the pattern is to sum the letter positions and subtract a specific value. For "WAR":

W = 23, A = 1, R = 18

Sum: 23 + 1 + 18 = 42

Following the logic: 42 - 3 = 39.

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