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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 81

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q81

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
John was an artist (1)______ profession. He was very (2)______ at his work and could
(3)______ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (4)______ in
(5)______ the work of renowned artists.

In a certain code language, 'LABOUR' is coded as '279', and 'EXHALE' is coded as '321'. How will 'CAUTIOUS' be coded in that language?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 535.

The logic used here is:

'LABOUR' is coded as '279'

Opposite of L = O = 15

Opposite of A = Z = 26

Opposite of B = Y = 25

Opposite of O = L = 12

Opposite of U= F = 6

Opposite of R = I = 9

LABOUR = 15 + 26 + 25 + 12 + 6 + 9 = 93 × Number of vowels = 93 × 3 = 279

Similarly,

Code for the word CAUTIOUS:

Opposite of C = X = 24

Opposite of A = Z = 26

Opposite of U = F = 6

Opposite of T = G = 7

Opposite of I = R = 18

Opposite of O = L = 12

Opposite of U = F = 6

Opposite of S = H = 8

LABOUR = 24 + 26 + 6 + 7 + 18 + 12 + 6 + 8 = 107 × Number of vowels = 107 × 5 = 535

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.