Question 34
HardOriginal questionIn a code, BAG is written as 14 and ACE is written as 15. How is HID written in that code?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The sums do not fit: BAG adds to 10, not 14. Try the product: B × A × G = .
Check ACE: . The code is the product of the letter positions.
HID: .
Worth noting
21 is the sum . No sum rule fits both examples: BAG has the larger sum (10 against 9) but the smaller code. 72 forgets D.
- Concept
- Product of letter positions
- Typical timeTypical
- 110 s
- Your timeYours
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