In a coding scheme, the word 'SCHOOL' is coded as '72'. How will the word 'COLLEGE' be coded in this scheme?

A96

B64

C59 ✓ Correct

D52

Correct answer: (C) 59

Explanation

'COLLEGE' is coded as 59.

Add the alphabet positions of the letters.

SCHOOL = 19 + 3 + 8 + 15 + 15 + 12 = 72 confirms the rule.

COLLEGE = 3 + 15 + 12 + 12 + 5 + 7 + 5.

The sum is 59.

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