Question

In a certain code language, 'TDZM' is coded as '8-24-2-15' and 'KRIY' is coded as '17-10-19-3'. What is the code for 'HAWP' in the given code language?

• A. 23-25-6-11
• B. 22-9-7-13
• C. 19-8-5-14
• D. 20-27-5-12

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 20-27-5-12

Let’s decode the logic first.

Alphabet positions

A = 1, B = 2, … Z = 26

Given:

TDZM → 8-24-2-15

Check each letter:

• T (20) → 28 − 20 = 8

• D (4) → 28 − 4 = 24

• Z (26) → 28 − 26 = 2

• M (13) → 28 − 13 = 15

Code = 28 − (alphabet position of the letter)

Verify with second example:

KRIY → 17-10-19-3

• K (11) → 17

• R (18) → 10

• I (9) → 19

• Y (25) → 3

Rule matches.

Now apply to HAWP:

• H (8) → 28 − 8 = 20

• A (1) → 28 − 1 = 27

• W (23) → 28 − 23 = 5

• P (16) → 28 − 16 = 12

HAWP → 20-27-5-12