Question

In the following question, a pair of letters is given, followed by its corresponding product of alphabetical positions (A = 1, B = 2, .... Z = 26). A second pair of letters is given without its product. Identify the correct product for the second pair that maintains the same relationship as the first. NXP: 14x16 :: Exl :?

• A. 5 x 9
• B. 6 x 9
• C. 5 x 10
• D. 6 x 8

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 5 x 9

The key difference is that the notation is NxP, not NXP.

• NxP → 14 × 16

  • N = 14

  • P = 16

  • The "x" is the multiplication symbol, not the letter X.

Now apply the same rule:

• ExI

  • E = 5

  • I = 9

  • Therefore, E × I = 5 × 9 = 45.

If the second expression is actually printed as Exl, the last character may be a lowercase l, which can easily be mistaken for an uppercase I in some fonts.

Answer: $(5 \times 9 ).$