In a code language, 'sweet fruits' is coded as 're de', 'mango is sweet' is coded as 'de me ke', 'orange is citrus' is coded as 'ke le pe', 'eat orange' is coded as 'pe ne'. What is the code for the word 'mango'?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. me.
Given:
1. 'sweet fruits' is coded as 're de'
2. 'mango is sweet' is coded as 'de me ke'
3. 'orange is citrus' is coded as 'ke le pe'
4. 'eat orange' is coded as 'pe ne'
From the 3rd and 4th sentence;
Code for the word orange = Code that is common in both sentences = pe
From the 2nd and 3rd sentence;
Code for the word is = ke
From the 1st and 2nd sentence;
Code for the word sweet = de
Hence, code for the word mango = me