Question : Directions: A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices, given below. The columns and rows of Matrix (I) are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix (II) are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g. R can be represented by 12, 23, etc, and G can be represented by 77, 88, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word FRIEND.
Option 1: 76, 23, 85, 21, 78, 20
Option 2: 87, 23, 79, 21, 78, 20
Option 3: 87,12, 68, 21, 99, 33
Option 4: 98, 23, 68, 96, 78, 20
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Correct Answer: 87, 23, 79, 21, 78, 20
Solution :
Given:
FRIEND
Number representations of each letter –
F→65, 76, 87, 98
R→01, 12, 23, 34
I→57, 68, 79, 89
E→10, 21, 32, 43
N→56, 67, 78, 99
D→20, 31, 42
First option:
76, 23, 85, 21, 78, 20; I cannot be represented as 85.
Second option:
87, 23, 79, 21, 78, 20; All the letters of the word FRIEND can be represented through this option.
Third option:
87,12, 68, 21, 99, 33; D cannot be represented as 33.
Fourth option:
98, 23, 68, 96, 78, 20; E cannot be represented as 96.
So, FRIEND can be represented using the codes 87, 23, 79, 21, 78, 20. Hence, the second option is correct.
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