In a certain code language, 'GOOD' is written as '75' and 'FINE' is written as '82'. How will 'BEST' be written in that language?
- A68
- B72
- C62
- D70
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's find the relationship using the standard positional values (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26) or reverse values (A=26, B=25, ..., Z=1).
Let's check the sum of opposite positional values for 'GOOD':
G → T (20)
O → L (12)
O → L (12)
D → W (23)
Sum of opposite values = 20+12+12+23=67.
To get 75: 67+8=75. (Note: 8=2×4 letters).
Let's check 'FINE' with the same logic:
F → U (21)
I → R (18)
N → M (13)
E → V (22)
Sum of opposite values = 21+18+13+22=74.
To get 82: 74+8=82.
The logic is: (Sum of reverse positional values) + 8.
Let's apply this to 'BEST':
B → Y (25)
E → V (22)
S → H (8)
T → G (7)
Sum of opposite values = 25+22+8+7=62.
Total value = 62+8=70.
Let's check the sum of opposite positional values for 'GOOD':
G → T (20)
O → L (12)
O → L (12)
D → W (23)
Sum of opposite values = 20+12+12+23=67.
To get 75: 67+8=75. (Note: 8=2×4 letters).
Let's check 'FINE' with the same logic:
F → U (21)
I → R (18)
N → M (13)
E → V (22)
Sum of opposite values = 21+18+13+22=74.
To get 82: 74+8=82.
The logic is: (Sum of reverse positional values) + 8.
Let's apply this to 'BEST':
B → Y (25)
E → V (22)
S → H (8)
T → G (7)
Sum of opposite values = 25+22+8+7=62.
Total value = 62+8=70.