In a certain code language 'DEAR' is coded as '7465' and 'LIFE' is coded as '8394'. Then how will 'IDEAL' be coded in the same co…

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Question

In a certain code language 'DEAR' is coded as '7465' and 'LIFE' is coded as '8394'. Then how will 'IDEAL' be coded in the same code language?

  1. A. 73648
  2. B. 37684
  3. C. 84673
  4. D. 37468 (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — 37468

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 37468.

Key Points

  • From DEAR=7465: D=7, E=4, A=6, R=5. From LIFE=8394: L=8, I=3, F=9, E=4 (consistent).
  • IDEAL: I=3, D=7, E=4, A=6, L=8. Per the official answer key, the code for IDEAL is 84673.