SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 76

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q76

In a certain code language, 'WJSL' is coded as '25-12-21-14' and 'DUOH' is coded as '6-23-17-10'. What is the code for 'PFKR' in the given language?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 18-8-13-20.

Logic: Positional value of alphabets + 2

WJSL' is coded as '25-12-21-14'

W J S L
23 + 2 = 25 10 + 2 = 12 19 + 2 = 21 12 + 2 = 14

'DUOH' is coded as '6-23-17-10'

D U O H
4 + 2 = 6 21 + 2 = 23 15 + 2 = 17 8 +  2 = 10

Similarly, 'PFKR' is coded as 18-8-13-20

P F K R
16 + 2 = 18 6 + 2 = 8 11 + 2 = 13 18 + 2 = 20