In each of the following word-number pairs, the number represents the sum of the alphabetical positions of the letters in the word (A = 1, B = 2, ..., Z = 26 ). Four of the pairs follow this rule exactly. One does not. Identify the odd one out.
STONE: 73
GLASS: 58
BRICK: 44
WALL: 48
CEMENT: 60
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Let’s check (A=1 to Z=26):
STONE = S(19)+T(20)+O(15)+N(14)+E(5) = 73
GLASS = G(7)+L(12)+A(1)+S(19)+S(19) = 58
BRICK = B(2)+R(18)+I(9)+C(3)+K(11) = 43 (given 44)
WALL = W(23)+A(1)+L(12)+L(12) = 48
CEMENT = C(3)+E(5)+M(13)+E(5)+N(14)+T(20) = 60
Only BRICK does not match the rule.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.