Question

    In a certain code language, ‘SAPLING’ is coded as '14' and ‘CHEMIST’ is coded as '152'. What is the code of word ‘MANLY’ in the same coding language?

    A 18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Place value of second letter and second last letter are multiplied to get the coded number of the word. In SAPLING, Multiplying place value of second and last second letter = 1 X 14 = 14 In CHEMIST, Multiplying place value of second and last second letter = 8 X 19 = 152 Similarly, in MANLY, Multiplying place value of second and last second letter = 1 X 12 = 12 So, ‘MANLY’ is coded as '12'.

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