Question

In a certain code language, 'MICE' is coded as '6481' and 'RICE' is coded as '1584'. What is the code for 'R' in the given code language?

• A. 1
• B. 5
• C. 4
• D. 8

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 5

We are given:

• MICE → 6481

• RICE → 1584

  Find common letters

Common letters in both words: I, C, E

Digits:

• 6481 → {6, 4, 8, 1}

• 1584 → {1, 5, 8, 4}

Common digits = 1, 4, 8

So:

• I, C, E → mapped to {1, 4, 8}

  Identify remaining letters

• In MICE, extra letter = M → extra digit = 6

• In RICE, extra letter = R → extra digit = 5

  Final Answer: 5