In certain code language, SKILL is coded as 57 and LOVE is coded as 40. How will LIE be coded as in that language?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
Z Y X W V U T S R Q P O N
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THE LOGIC FOLLOWED HERE IS:
SUM OF THE PLACE VALUE - 6
AS
SKILL - 6
19 + 11 + 9 + 12 + 12 - 6 = 57
AND,
LOVE - 6
12+15+22+22 - 6 = 48
SIMILARLY
LIE - 6
12 + 9 + 5 - 6 = 20
LIE IS CODED AS 20