Question

If HIDE and CAGE are coded as 19-23-7-11 and 5-2-17-11 respectively, then what is the code for HIGH?

• A. 5-17-1-2
• B. 17-19-13-17
• C. 13-3-1-2
• D. 19-23-17-19

Hint:

In coding questions, check for one-to-one letter-to-number mappings across multiple examples. Consistency in repetition (like "E $\to$ 11" in both words) helps confirm the rule.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Observe coding pattern.
Word: HIDE $\;\to\;$ Code: 19-23-7-11.
Word: CAGE $\;\to\;$ Code: 5-2-17-11.
Notice that the last letter "E" in both words corresponds to "11." So, the mapping is not direct alphabetical positions but some hidden substitution pattern.
Step 2: Match letters with codes.
- H $\to$ 19.
- I $\to$ 23.
- D $\to$ 7.
- E $\to$ 11.
From "CAGE":
- C $\to$ 5.
- A $\to$ 2.
- G $\to$ 17.
- E $\to$ 11 (same as above, consistent).
So we see a consistent one-to-one mapping for each letter.
Step 3: Apply mapping to HIGH.
- H $\to$ 19.
- I $\to$ 23.
- G $\to$ 17.
- H $\to$ 19.
Step 4: Final code.
Hence, HIGH = 19-23-17-19.
Final Answer:
\[ \boxed{19-23-17-19} \]