If in a specific coding system, DOG is coded as 231220, CAT is coded as 24267, and BIRD is coded as 2518923, then following this numerical coding pattern, what would FISH be coded as?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The coding pattern uses the reverse alphabetical order (opposite letter position).
Reverse position = 27 – Normal Alphabetical position
Verify with the given codes:
DOG:
D (4) – 27-4=23
O (15) – 27-15 = 12
G (7) – 27-7=20
DOG – 231220(Matches)
CAT:
C (3) – 27-3=24
A (1) – 27-1= 26
T (20) – 27-20 = 7
CAT – 24267 (Matches)
Same apply to FISH
F (6) – 27-6=21
I (9) – 27-9 = 18
S (19) – 27-19 = 8
H (8) – 27-8 = 19
So, code for “FISH” is “2118819”.
Hence, the correct answer is option (1).