SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 181

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th December 2019 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q181

5 If each of the letters in the English alphabet is assigned an odd numerical value beginning with A = 1, B = 3, and so on, what will be the total value of the letters of the word NOMINAL?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 149

Understanding Application

According to the question, the position values of the letters of NOMINAL will be:

N - 27

O - 29

M - 25

I - 17

N - 27

A - 1

L - 23

Hence, sum = 149