In a certain code language, 'RA + FE' is coded as ‘246', and 'AB + JC' is coded as ‘115'. How will 'AC + BD' be coded in that language?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M
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Z Y X W V U T S R Q P O N
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THE LOGIC FOLLOWED HERE IS:
RA + FE
SO WE HAVE
R + F = 18 + 6 = 24
A + E = 1 + 5 = 6
THE CODE IS 246
AND,
AB + JC
SO WE HAVE
A + J = 1 + 10 = 11
B + C = 2 + 3 = 5
THE CODE IS 115
SIMILARLY
AC + BD
SO WE HAVE
A + B = 1 + 2 = 3
C + D = 3 + 4 = 7
THE CODE IS 37