Question

    In a certain code language, "ROCK" is coded as 36 and

    "MUSIC" is coded as 40. How will "SONG" be coded?
    A 59 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 75 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 44 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 46 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The logic followed is: Code = (Sum of the positional values of consonants) + (Number of letters in the word).
    For ROCK:
    Consonants: R (18), C (3), K (11)
    Sum: 18 + 3 + 11 = 32
    Add number of letters (4): 32 + 4 = 36
    For MUSIC:
    Consonants: M (13), S (19), C (3)
    Sum: 13 + 19 + 3 = 35
    Add number of letters (5): 35 + 5 = 40
    For SONG:
    Consonants: S (19), N (14), G (7)
    Sum: 19 + 14 + 7 = 40
    Add number of letters (4): 40 + 4 = 44.

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