Question

In a particular code, if “RAMAN” is written as 52 and “MAP” is written as 33, then how will you code “CLICK”?

• A. 37
• B. 43
• C. 51
• D. 38

Hint:

When working on coding-decoding problems, systematically test common patterns (alphabet positions, sums, etc.) before concluding.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To determine the code for "CLICK," we need to identify the pattern used to code the given words:
1. Assign numerical values to the letters based on their position in the alphabet: - \( A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, \ldots, Z = 26 \).
2. Compute the sum of the letter values for "RAMAN" and "MAP": - \( R = 18, A = 1, M = 13, A = 1, N = 14 \).
\[ Sum for RAMAN: } 18 + 1 + 13 + 1 + 14 = 47. \] To arrive at 52, we observe an additional constant of \( +5 \). Thus, the code for "RAMAN" is \( 47 + 5 = 52 \).
- \( M = 13, A = 1, P = 16 \).
\[ Sum for MAP: } 13 + 1 + 16 = 30. \] Adding the constant \( +3 \), the code for "MAP" is \( 30 + 3 = 33 \).
3. Apply the same pattern to "CLICK": - \( C = 3, L = 12, I = 9, C = 3, K = 11 \).
\[ Sum for CLICK: } 3 + 12 + 9 + 3 + 11 = 38. \] Adding \( +5 \), the code for "CLICK" becomes: \[ 38 + 5 = 43. \] Thus, the correct answer is (B) 43.