Question

In a certain code “564” means “study very hard”, “736” means “hard work pays” and “423” means “study and work”. Which of the following is the code for “work”?

• A. 4
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. 6

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 3

Here, in the first and second statement, the common code number is ‘6’ and common word is ‘hard’. In the second and third statement the common code number is ‘3’ and common word is ‘work’. In first and third statement, the common code number is ‘4’ and common word is ‘study’. Therefore, 3→work, 4→study, 6→hard. This gives, 2→and, 5→very, 7→pays. Hence the answer is 6.