In a certain code language, ‘SAGE’ is coded as ‘-8’, ‘TABS’ is coded as ‘0’. What is the code for ‘VERB’ in that code language?

-7

Given; In a certain code language, ‘SAGE’ is coded as ‘-8’, ‘TABS’ is coded as ‘0’.

The logic followed here is,

sum of 1st two digit values - sum of last two digit values

So,

S(19) + A(1) + G(7) + E(5)

= 8

And 8 is written as minus 8

T(20) + A(1) + B(2)

= 0

And 0 is written as same

Thus, for VERB

V(22) + E(5) + R(18) + B(2)

= 7

And 7 is written as minus 7