SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 89

SSC MTS Previous Year - 08 August 2019 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q89

In a certain code language, 'SHOES' is written as '19815519', 'SEED' is written as '19554'. What is the code for 'CHAIR' in that code language?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 381918

Understanding Application

Each letter is represented by the numerical position value.

‘SHOES’ is written as ‘19815519’:

S(19) H(8) O(15) E(5) S(19)

‘SEED’ is written as ‘19554’:

S(19) E(5) E(5) D(4)

Similarly for CHAIR:

C: 3

H: 8

A: 1

I: 9

R: 18

Hence, code = 381918