In a certain code language, ‘FLOWER’ is coded as ‘166’, and ‘SHIFT’ is coded as ‘73’.How will ‘VOLUME’ be coded in that language?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 222.
Logic: Sum of the positional value of opposite letter × No. of vowels
‘FLOWER’ is coded as ‘166’ → F ⇔ U = 21, L ⇔ O = 15, O ⇔ L = 12, W ⇔ D = 4, E ⇔ V = 22, R ⇔ I = 9; (21 + 15 + 12 + 4 + 22 + 9) × 2 = 166
‘SHIFT’ is coded as ‘73’ → S ⇔ H = 8, H ⇔ S = 19, I ⇔ R = 18, F ⇔ U = 21, T⇔ G = 7; (8 + 19 + 18 + 21 + 7) × 1 = 73
Similarly, VOLUME’ will be coded → V ⇔ E = 5, O ⇔ L = 12, L ⇔ O = 15, U ⇔ F = 6, M ⇔ N = 14, E ⇔ V = 22; (5 + 12 + 15 + 6 + 14 + 22) × 3 = 222