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In a certain code language, 'PAIN' is coded as '9315' and 'LIFT' is coded as '4256'. What is the code for 'I' in the given code language?
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Identify common letters between the given words. Since 'I' is present in both PAIN and LIFT, identify the digit that repeats in their codes 9315 and 4256.
Identify common letters between the given words. Since 'I' is present in both PAIN and LIFT, identify the digit that repeats in their codes 9315 and 4256.
Mapping analysis
Given: PAIN is 9315 and LIFT is 4256. Comparing the words PAIN and LIFT, the only common letter is 'I'.
Digit identification
Comparing the codes 9315 and 4256, the only common digit is 5. Therefore, the letter 'I' corresponds to the number 5.
B, C, and D are incorrect because the digit 5 is the only numerical value associated with the repeating character 'I' in the provided code pairs.
A is correct because the letter 'I' is common to both PAIN and LIFT, and 5 is the only digit common to their respective codes, 9315 and 4256.
In coding-decoding questions, always scan for common letters between given words first; it is the fastest way to isolate values for specific characters without solving the entire logic.