In a certain coding scheme, the word UNIVERSITY is coded as 162. How will the word STUDENTS be coded in the same scheme?

A142

B132

C130

D122 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 122

Explanation

STUDENTS is coded as 122.

The code is the sum of alphabet positions (A = 1).

UNIVERSITY = 21+14+9+22+5+18+19+9+20+25 = 162 fits.

STUDENTS = 19+20+21+4+5+14+20+19.

This sum = 122.

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