Question

In a certain code language, 'LIKE' is coded as '1576' and 'LINK' is coded as '6581'. What is the code for 'E' in the given code language?

• A. 6
• B. 5
• C. 7
• D. 1

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 7

Let’s compare the two words:

• LIKE → 1576

• LINK → 6581

  Identify common letters

Common letters in both words: L, I, K

So their codes must be common digits in both numbers.

Digits:

• 1576 → {1, 5, 7, 6}

• 6581 → {6, 5, 8, 1}

Common digits = 1, 5, 6

So:
L, I, K → mapped to {1, 5, 6}

Identify unique letters

• In LIKE, extra letter = E

• In LINK, extra letter = N

Extra digits:

• In 1576 → digit 7

• In 6581 → digit 8

So:

• E → 7

• N → 8

  Final Answer: 7