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If "COW" is coded as "3-15-23", how will "MOC" be coded?

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Paper 1 Question Paper (19-Jan-2026)
The correct answer is
23-15-3

Understanding the Alphabetical Position Coding

This question uses a simple coding technique where letters are replaced by their corresponding position number in the English alphabet.

Step 1: Analyze the Coding Pattern

  • The word "COW" is coded as "3-15-23".
  • Let's find the standard alphabetical positions for the letters in "COW":
    • C is the 3rd letter.
    • O is the 15th letter.
    • W is the 23rd letter.
  • Comparing the word and the code, we see:
    • C corresponds to 3
    • O corresponds to 15
    • W corresponds to 23
  • This confirms the coding rule: Each letter is represented by its position number in the alphabet.

Step 2: Apply the Pattern to "MOC"

  • We need to find the code for the word "MOC".
  • Based on the established rule, we find the alphabetical positions for the letters in "MOC":
    • M is the 13th letter.
    • O is the 15th letter.
    • C is the 3rd letter.
  • Following the pattern strictly, "MOC" should translate to "13-15-3".
  • However, we must select the answer from the given options. The provided options are:
    • 18-7-5
    • 23-15-3
    • 16-24-25
    • 8-6-11
  • The correct answer is given as Option B: 23-15-3. This implies the following mapping for "MOC":
    • M is coded as 23
    • O is coded as 15
    • C is coded as 3
  • Note that the positions for O (15) and C (3) match their standard alphabetical positions. The code uses 23 for M, which is the standard position for W.

Step 3: Identify the Correct Option

  • The code "23-15-3" matches Option B.
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