In a certain code language, 'APPLE' is coded as 250 and 'BERRY' is coded as 340. How will 'LITCHI' be coded in the same language?
Correct Answer :
305
Solution :
To find the code for the word "LITCHI", let us first analyze the pattern used to code the words "APPLE" and "BERRY" by looking at the alphabetical positions of their letters (where A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, ..., Z = 26).
1. Analyze "APPLE":
The alphabetical positions of the letters in "APPLE" are:
A = 1
P = 16
P = 16
L = 12
E = 5
Now, find the sum of these positions:
Multiply the sum by 5:
2. Analyze "BERRY":
The alphabetical positions of the letters in "BERRY" are:
B = 2
E = 5
R = 18
R = 18
Y = 25
Now, find the sum of these positions:
Multiply the sum by 5:
3. Apply the same logic to "LITCHI":
The alphabetical positions of the letters in "LITCHI" are:
L = 12
I = 9
T = 20
C = 3
H = 8
I = 9
Now, find the sum of these positions:
Multiply the sum by 5:
Thus, the word "LITCHI" is coded as 305.
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