In a certain code language, 'VIRTUE' is coded as '201' and 'TRAGEDY' is coded as '218'. How will 'PROFANE' be coded in that language?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2

Given; In a certain code language, 'VIRTUE' is coded as '201' and 'TRAGEDY' is coded as '218'.
The logic followed here is;
(The sum of alphabets in the opposite value x no. of vowels in the word
=> VIRTUE is coded as 201
=> No. of vowels = 03
opposite place value
V(22) 5
I(9) 18
R(8) 9
T(20) 7
U(21) 6
E(5) 22
So, 5+18+9+7+6+22 = 67 x 3(no. of vowels)
Thus, 201
Similarly,
=> PROFANE is coded as (?)
=> No. of vowels = 03
opposite place value
P(16) 11
R(18) 9
O(15) 12
F(6) 21
A(1) 26
N(14) 13
E(5) 22
So, 11+9+12+21+26+13+22 = 144 x 3(no. of vowels)
Thus, 342