In a code language, 'GOLFER' is coded as '63' and 'PROVE' is coded as '76'. How will 'CURSE' be coded in that language?
- A86
- B75
- C85
- D66
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's calculate the sum of positional values of the letters in alphabetical order (A=1,B=2,…,Z=26):
For GOLFER:
G = 7
O = 15
L = 12
F = 6
E = 5
R = 18
Sum = 7+15+12+6+5+18=63. (Matches perfectly)
For PROVE:
P = 16
R = 18
O = 15
V = 22
E = 5
Sum = 16+18+15+22+5=76. (Matches perfectly)
Now, applying the same logic to CURSE:
C = 3
U = 21
R = 18
S = 19
E = 5
Sum = 3+21+18+19+5=66.
Thus, 'CURSE' will be coded as 66.
For GOLFER:
G = 7
O = 15
L = 12
F = 6
E = 5
R = 18
Sum = 7+15+12+6+5+18=63. (Matches perfectly)
For PROVE:
P = 16
R = 18
O = 15
V = 22
E = 5
Sum = 16+18+15+22+5=76. (Matches perfectly)
Now, applying the same logic to CURSE:
C = 3
U = 21
R = 18
S = 19
E = 5
Sum = 3+21+18+19+5=66.
Thus, 'CURSE' will be coded as 66.