SSC GD 2026 PYQ — Question 18

SSC GD Constable - 29 April 2026 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q18

In a certain code language, 'CAST' is coded as '68', 'TAPES' is coded as '77'. How will 'LOAD' be coded in that code language?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

All are in reverse order.

CAST

C = 24

A = 26

S = 8

T = 7

Sum = 24 + 26 + 8 + 7 = 65

Code = 65 + 3 = 68

TAPES

T = 7

A = 26

P = 11

E = 22

S = 8

Sum = 7 + 26 + 11 + 22 + 8 = 74

Code = 74 + 3 = 77

NO LOAD

L = 15

O = 12

A = 26

D = 23

Sum = 15 + 12 + 26 + 23 = 76

Code = 76 + 3 = 79