In a certain coding language MANGO is coded as 4, BANANA is coded as 5 and PEAR is coded as 3. How will MUSKMELON be coded in that language?
A9
B8 ✓ Correct
C7
D6
Correct answer: (B) 8
Explanation
MUSKMELON is coded as 8.
The code equals the number of letters minus 1.
MANGO has 5 letters coded 4, BANANA has 6 coded 5.
PEAR has 4 letters coded 3, matching the rule.
MUSKMELON has 9 letters, so code = 9 - 1 = 8.
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