SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 170

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) • Reasoning • Q170

In a certain code language, 'CAT' is coded as 9, and 'MOUSE' is coded as 25. How will 'TROUBLE' be coded in the same language?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 49.

Logic: Squares of the number of letters

'CAT' is coded as 9: (3)2 = 9

MOUSE' is coded as 25: (5)2 = 25

'TROUBLE' be coded as: (7)2 = 49