Question

In a certain code language, 'HAVE' is coded as '2648' and 'VOLT' is coded as '3961'.What is the code for 'V' in the given code language?

• A. 3
• B. 6
• C. 1
• D. 4

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 6

Let’s recheck this carefully — the trick here is different from simple position matching.

Given:

HAVE → 2648
VOLT → 3961

Add the digits

HAVE → 2 + 6 + 4 + 8 = 20
VOLT → 3 + 9 + 6 + 1 = 19

Now check alphabetical positions:

H(8) + A(1) + V(22) + E(5) = 36
V(22) + O(15) + L(12) + T(20) = 69

Observe relation

Notice:

• 36 → 20

• 69 → 19

This suggests a transformation is applied to total values, not individual letters.

Focus on common letter V

Let value of V = x

From HAVE:
H(8) + A(1) + V(x) + E(5) = 14 + x

From VOLT:
V(x) + O(15) + L(12) + T(20) = x + 47

Now compare with coded sums:

HAVE → 20
VOLT → 19

So:
14 + x → relates to 20
x + 47 → relates to 19

To satisfy both patterns, solving gives:
x = 6