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In a certain code language, 'SKATE' is coded as '35186' and 'TAKER' is coded as '51623'. What is the code for 'R' in the given code language?
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Direct letter-to-digit substitution. Match common letters between the two given words to find their exact numerical codes.
Direct letter-to-digit substitution. Match common letters between the two given words to find their exact numerical codes.
Step 1: Analyze the given coding pairs
We are given two words and their numeric codes: SKATE = 35186 and TAKER = 51623.
Step 2: Map each letter positionally
In SKATE: S=3, K=5, A=1, T=8, E=6. In TAKER: T=5, A=1, K=6, E=2, R=3. Notice that R is the 5th letter in TAKER, which corresponds to the 5th digit '3'.
Step 3: Confirm the code for R
Comparing both words, the letter R appears in TAKER at the last position, corresponding to digit 3.
A: Option 1 is incorrect because 1 corresponds to the letter A. B: Option 3 is correct. C: Option 2 is incorrect because 2 corresponds to E. D: Option 6 is incorrect because 6 corresponds to K or E.
B is correct because in the word 'TAKER' coded as '51623', the letter 'R' is at the 5th position which corresponds to the digit 3.
When common letters appear in multiple words with different positions, always check if each letter has a fixed unique digit assigned across all words.