In a certain code language, 'SING' is coded as '57' and 'FAIR' is coded as '72'. How will 'PARTY' be coded in that code language?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Just as,
For 'SING':
Reverse values of the letters:
S → 8 (H)
I → 18 (R)
N → 13 (M)
G → 20 (T)
Sum: 8 + 18 + 13 + 20 = 59
Code: 59 - 2 = 57
And,
For 'FAIR':
Reverse values of the letters:
F → 21 (U)
A → 26 (Z)
I → 18 (R)
R → 9 (I)
Sum: 21 + 26 + 18 + 9 = 74
Code: 74 - 2 = 72
Similarly,
'PARTY' : ?
Now, applying this same logic to 'PARTY':
Reverse of P (K) = 11
Reverse of A (Z) = 26
Reverse of R (I) = 9
Reverse of T (G) = 7
Reverse of Y (B) = 2
Sum: 11 + 26 + 9 + 7 + 2 = 55
55 - 2 = 53
Correct Option: A) 53