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In a certain code language, 'FEND' is coded as '9735' and 'FEUD' is coded as '3769'. What is the code for 'U' in the given code language?
7
6
3
9
6
Compare the two given coded words ('FEND' = '9735' and 'FEUD' = '3769') to find common letter codes by direct positional matching.
Compare the two given coded words ('FEND' = '9735' and 'FEUD' = '3769') to find common letter codes by direct positional matching.
Step 1: Analyze Given Codes
We are given two coded expressions: 'FEND' is coded as '9735' and 'FEUD' is coded as '3769'.
Step 2: Compare Letters and Numbers
In both words, the first, second, and fourth letters are F, E, and D. Comparing 'FEND' (9735) and 'FEUD' (3769), we see that E corresponds to 7 and D corresponds to 9 (or similar positional mapping). Specifically, looking at FEUD = 3769 and FEND = 9735, the third letter of FEUD is U, which corresponds to 6.
Step 3: Determine Code for U
Comparing 'FEUD' and '3769', letter U is the third letter, which corresponds to the digit 6.
A: 7 is incorrect because 7 corresponds to letter E. C: 3 is incorrect because 3 corresponds to letter F or N depending on word order. D: 9 is incorrect because 9 corresponds to letter F or D.
B is correct because letter U in FEUD corresponds directly to the digit 6 in 3769.
In direct coding questions, always check if letters share common positions and exact numerical equivalents before assuming a rigid alphabetical shift.