In a certain code language, 'LOWER' is coded as '186', and 'MULISH' is coded as '320'. How will 'OPTIONAL' be coded in that language?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 456.
The logic used here is:
'LOWER' is coded as '186'
Opposite of L = O = 15
Opposite of O = L = 12
Opposite of W = D = 4
Opposite of E = V = 22
Opposite of R = I = 9
Sum of the positional values = 15 + 12 + 4 + 22 + 9 = 62
Code = 62 × (Number of consonants in the word LOWER) = 62 × 3 = 186
Similarly,
Code for the word OPTIONAL:
Opposite of O = L = 12
Opposite of P = K = 11
Opposite of T = G = 7
Opposite of I = R = 18
Opposite of O = L = 12
Opposite of N = M = 13
Opposite of A = Z = 26
Opposite of L = O = 15
Sum of the positional values = 12 + 11 + 7 + 18 + 12 + 13 + 26 + 15 = 114
Code = 62 × (Number of consonants in the word OPTIONAL) = 114 × 4 = 456
Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.