Multiple choice

If SPEAK is written as 18154010 in a certain code, how would MOUNTAIN be written in that code?

  1. 12142013190138

  2. 14122013190813

  3. 12142013190813

  4. 12142013019813

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

SPEAK = 18154010, so according to the English alphabetical position, this code is moving on the pattern of S = (alphabetical position of S) - 1 = 19 - 1 = 18; P = (alphabetical position of P) - 1 = 16 - 1 = 15; E = (alphabetical position of E) - 1 = 5 - 1 = 4, and so on. Therefore, MOUNTAIN = 12142013190813.

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