Decoding the Code for SEARCH

This problem is a type of coding-decoding question, where letters are assigned specific numerical codes based on a given pattern. We need to find the code for the word "SEARCH" by figuring out the code for each letter from the examples provided.

Analyzing the Given Codes

We are given the following codes:

• ROSE = 6821
• CHAIR = 73456
• PREACH = 961473

Let's break down each word and its code to find the specific code for each letter:

1. Code from ROSE = 6821

• R corresponds to 6
• O corresponds to 8
• S corresponds to 2
• E corresponds to 1

2. Code from CHAIR = 73456

• C corresponds to 7
• H corresponds to 3
• A corresponds to 4
• I corresponds to 5
• R corresponds to 6

Notice that the code for 'R' is 6 in both ROSE and CHAIR, which confirms the consistency of the coding pattern.

3. Code from PREACH = 961473

• P corresponds to 9
• R corresponds to 6
• E corresponds to 1
• A corresponds to 4
• C corresponds to 7
• H corresponds to 3

The codes for R, E, A, C, and H are consistent with the codes derived from the previous words.

Determining the Code for SEARCH

Now, let's use the established letter codes to find the code for "SEARCH":

• S: From ROSE, S = 2
• E: From ROSE or PREACH, E = 1
• A: From CHAIR or PREACH, A = 4
• R: From ROSE, CHAIR, or PREACH, R = 6
• C: From CHAIR or PREACH, C = 7
• H: From CHAIR or PREACH, H = 3

Combining the Letter Codes

Putting it all together, the code for SEARCH is formed by concatenating the codes for each letter in order:

S E A R C H = 2 1 4 6 7 3

Therefore, the code for SEARCH is 214673.