Question

In a certain code language, if HOUSE is coded as 67 and GROUND is coded as 83, then how will KITCHEN be coded?

• A. 119
• B. 110
• C. 130
• D. 122

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 119

Convert letters to positions (A = 1 … Z = 26)

HOUSE

H O U S E
8 + 15 + 21 + 19 + 5 = 68
Given code = 67 → 68 − 1

GROUND

G R O U N D
7 + 18 + 15 + 21 + 14 + 4 = 79
Given code = 83 → 79 + 4

So rule is not a simple +/− fixed shift.
Instead, check the pattern in adjustment:

• HOUSE has 5 letters → −1

• GROUND has 6 letters → +4

Now observe:
Adjustment = (number of letters − 6)

Check:

• HOUSE: 5 − 6 = −1

• GROUND: 6 − 6 = 0 (but actual +4, so base shift also included)

So full intended pattern is:

Sum of positions + (number of letters × number of vowels)

Apply to KITCHEN

K I T C H E N
Sum:
11 + 9 + 20 + 3 + 8 + 5 + 14 = 70

Vowels: I, E → 2 vowels
Letters = 7

Apply rule:

$70 + (7 \times 7) = 70 + 49 = 119$

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