In a certain code, ANT is written as 46 and FLY is written as 38. How is BEE written in that code?

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Correct answer: D

The plain sums are ANT = 35 and FLY = 43, which do not match. Try reverse positions (Z = 1, …, A = 26).
ANT: A = 26, N = 13, T = 7, total 46. FLY: F = 21, L = 15, Y = 2, total 38. Both fit.
BEE: B = 25, E = 22, E = 22, total 69.

Worth noting

23 comes from 'sum + 11', which fits ANT but not FLY. Always test the rule on every example. 12 is the plain sum of BEE.

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