In a certain code language, ‘fruit hat string’ is coded as ‘worm bee wheel’, ‘hat fruit’ is coded as ‘bee worm’, and ‘string hat’ is coded as ‘wheel bee’. What is the code word for ‘fruit’?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. worm.
Given:
1. ‘fruit hat string’ is coded as ‘worm bee wheel’
2. ‘hat fruit’ is coded as ‘bee worm’
3. ‘string hat’ is coded as ‘wheel bee’
From the three sentences,
Code for the word hat = Code that is common in all three sentences = bee
Hence, code for the word fruit = worm