In a certain code language, ‘ONE’ is coded as ‘15-28-15’…

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.
Smoking causes mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the
(1)______ risk; and it can replenish cells that actually (2)______ those of a person who has
never smoked. The (3)______ you smoke the more mutations you have. The (4)______ damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can (5)______ to cancers in the lungs, oesophagus, larynx and pharynx.

In a certain code language, ‘ONE’ is coded as ‘15-28-15’ and ‘TWO’ is coded as ‘20-46-45’. How will ‘SIX’ be coded in that language?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 19-18-72.

The logic used here is:

‘ONE’ is coded as ‘15-28-15’

O = 15 × 1 =15

N = 14 × 2 = 28

E = 5 × 3 = 15

‘TWO’ is coded as ‘20-46-45’

T = 20 × 1 = 20

W = 23 × 2 = 46

O = 15 × 3 = 45

Similarly,

Code for the word SIX:

S = 19 × 1 = 19

I = 9 × 2 = 18

X = 24 × 3 = 72

Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 94