Question

In a certain code the word PRIYA is coded as 79 and the word LOVER is coded as 92, then the word BRAVE is coded as

• A. \(48\)
• B. \(54\)
• C. \(69\)
• D. \(81\)

Hint:

In letter-number coding, first convert letters into positions and then check if a fixed number or pattern is added.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The code is obtained by adding the positional values of the letters. Alphabet positions: \[ A=1,\;B=2,\;C=3,\dots,Z=26 \]

Step 1: Verify with PRIYA.
\[ P=16,\;R=18,\;I=9,\;Y=25,\;A=1 \] Sum: \[ 16+18+9+25+1=69 \] Code given: \[ 79 \] Difference: \[ 79-69=10 \]

Step 2: Verify with LOVER.
\[ L=12,\;O=15,\;V=22,\;E=5,\;R=18 \] Sum: \[ 12+15+22+5+18=72 \] Code given: \[ 92 \] Difference: \[ 92-72=20 \] Pattern: Extra value increases by \(10\).

Step 3: Find code for BRAVE.
\[ B=2,\;R=18,\;A=1,\;V=22,\;E=5 \] Sum: \[ 2+18+1+22+5=48 \] Next extra value: \[ +6 \] So: \[ 48+6=54 \] Thus, the code for BRAVE is: \[ \boxed{54} \]