SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 77

SSC CGL - 13 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q77

In a certain code language, 'ESTATE' is written as '80', 'FAMOUS' is written as '85', how will 'FOREST' be written in that language?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 93.

Logic: Sum of the place value of letters + 10 = Number code

'ESTATE' is written as '80' → 5 + 19 + 20 + 1 + 20 + 5 = 70 + 10 = 80

'FAMOUS' is written as '85' → 6 + 1 + 13 + 15 + 21 + 19 = 75 + 10 = 85

Similarly, 'FOREST' will be written as: → 6 + 15 + 18 + 5 + 19 + 20 = 83 + 10 = 93