In a certain code language. 'RING' is written as '50', 'ROPE' is written as ' 56'. What is the code for ' WEST' in that code language?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → 69
Step 1: Analyze 'RING'
- R = 18
- I = 9
- N = 14
- G = 7
- Sum: $18 + 9 + 14 + 7 = 48$
- Code given: 50
- Pattern: $48 + 2 = \mathbf{50}$
Step 2: Verify with 'ROPE'
- R = 18
- O = 15
- P = 16
- E = 5
- Sum: $18 + 15 + 16 + 5 = 54$
- Code given: 56
- Pattern: $54 + 2 = \mathbf{56}$
The pattern is to sum the alphabetical positions of the letters and then add 2.
Step 3: Calculate the code for 'WEST'
- W = 23
- E = 5
- S = 19
- T = 20
- Sum: $23 + 5 + 19 + 20 = 67$
- Final Code: $67 + 2 = \mathbf{69}$
Correct Option: 69