In a certain code language, ‘GLOVE’ is coded as 148. How will ‘OBDURATE’ be coded in that language?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 520.
The logic used here is:
‘GLOVE’ is coded as 148
Opposite of G = T = 20
Opposite of L = O = 15
Opposite of O = L = 12
Opposite of V = E = 5
Opposite of E = V = 22
GLOVE = 20 + 15 + 12 + 5 + 22 = 74 × Number of vowels = 74 × 2 = 148
Similarly;
Code for the word OBDURATE:
Opposite of O = L = 12
Opposite of B = Y = 25
Opposite of D = W = 23
Opposite of U = F = 6
Opposite of R = I = 9
Opposite of A = Z = 26
Opposite of T = G = 7
Opposite of E = V = 22
OBDURATE = 12 + 25 + 23 + 6 + 9 + 26 + 7 + 22 = 130 × Number of vowels = 130 × 4 = 520
Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.