SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 85

SSC CGL - 05 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • Reasoning • Q85

In a certain code language, 'BOSS’ is coded as '21967', and 'DEAL' is coded as '19192414'. How will 'GAIN' be coded in that language?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 16231612.

The pattern followed is:

The first alphabet is increased by +4 and positional value of opposite letter is the code.

The second alphabet is increased by +3 and positional value of opposite letter is the code.

The third alphabet is increased by +2 and positional value of opposite letter is the code.

The fourth alphabet is increased by +1 and positional value of opposite letter is the code.

Now, 'BOSS’ is coded as '21967'

                   

 

 

 

'DEAL' is coded as '19192414'

 

 

 

'GAIN' be coded as