In a certain code language, ‘cat pen’ is coded ‘tin de’, ‘animal tiger’ is coded as ‘sin xe’, and ‘pen tiger’ is coded as ‘de xe’. What is the code word for ‘cat’?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. tin.
Given:
‘cat pen’ is coded ‘tin de’
‘animal tiger’ is coded as ‘sin xe’
‘pen tiger’ is coded as ‘de xe’
From the 1st and 3rd sentences,
Code for the word pen = de
Code for the word cat = tin