SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 97

SSC GD Constable (English) - 19th Feb 2019 Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q97

If in a code language, HEAD = 4158 and PASTE = 52019116, then TRICK =?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 11391820.

Understanding Application

The logic used here is:

HEAD = 4158 and PASTE = 52019116

First, reverse the given codes for each word.

HEAD = 8514

Positional value of H in English alphabetical series = 8

Positional value of E in English alphabetical series = 5

Positional value of A in English alphabetical series = 1

Positional value of D in English alphabetical series = 4

Similarly,

Code for the word TRICK:

Positional value of T in English alphabetical series = 20

Positional value of R in English alphabetical series = 18

Positional value of I in English alphabetical series = 9

Positional value of C in English alphabetical series = 3

Positional value of K in English alphabetical series = 11

TRICK = 11391820

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.