In a certain code language, 'HASTY' is coded as '2782619'. How will 'BLAME' be coded in that language?
- A2214261525
- B2213261225
- C2523262215
- D2515261422
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's find the coding rule used for HASTY → 2782619:
Let's check the reverse positional values (opposite letters) of each letter:
H → Opposite is S (19)
A → Opposite is Z (26)
S → Opposite is H (8)
T → Opposite is G (7)
Y → Opposite is B (2)
If we reverse the sequence of these opposite values:
Values: 19, 26, 8, 7, 2
Reversed sequence: 2, 7, 8, 26, 19 → 2782619.
Now let's apply this logic to BLAME:
Find opposite alphabetical positions:
B → Opposite is Y (25)
L → Opposite is O (15)
A → Opposite is Z (26)
M → Opposite is N (14)
E → Opposite is V (22)
The opposite values are: 25, 15, 26, 14, 22.
Reversing this sequence gives: 22, 14, 26, 15, 25 → 2214261525.
Let's check the reverse positional values (opposite letters) of each letter:
H → Opposite is S (19)
A → Opposite is Z (26)
S → Opposite is H (8)
T → Opposite is G (7)
Y → Opposite is B (2)
If we reverse the sequence of these opposite values:
Values: 19, 26, 8, 7, 2
Reversed sequence: 2, 7, 8, 26, 19 → 2782619.
Now let's apply this logic to BLAME:
Find opposite alphabetical positions:
B → Opposite is Y (25)
L → Opposite is O (15)
A → Opposite is Z (26)
M → Opposite is N (14)
E → Opposite is V (22)
The opposite values are: 25, 15, 26, 14, 22.
Reversing this sequence gives: 22, 14, 26, 15, 25 → 2214261525.