In a certain code language, ‘Flames are bright’ is written as ‘@ # %’ and ‘Bright is sun flames’ is written as ‘* # 7 @’. Which one of the following is the possible code for ‘is’ in that code language?
*
Solving the Code Language Puzzle: Finding the Code for 'is'
This question asks us to decipher a simple code language to find the code for the word 'is'. We are given two statements and their corresponding codes.
Let's list the given information:
- Statement 1: 'Flames are bright' is coded as '@ # %'
- Statement 2: 'Bright is sun flames' is coded as '* # 7 @'
To find the code for a specific word, we need to look for common words and common codes between the statements.
Comparing the Statements and Codes
Let's identify the words present in both statements:
- The word 'Flames' is in Statement 1 and Statement 2.
- The word 'bright' (or 'Bright') is in Statement 1 and Statement 2.
Now, let's identify the symbols present in both code strings:
- The symbol '@' is in Code 1 and Code 2.
- The symbol '#' is in Code 1 and Code 2.
Since 'Flames' and 'Bright' are the common words, their codes must be the common symbols '@' and '#'. At this stage, we cannot definitively say which symbol corresponds to which word, but we know they are a pair.
Analyzing the Second Statement to Find 'is'
Now let's focus on the second statement and its code:
- Statement 2: 'Bright is sun flames'
- Code 2: '* # 7 @'
We know that 'Bright' and 'Flames' correspond to '#' and '@'. Let's see which symbols remain in Code 2 after accounting for 'Bright' and 'Flames'.
Words in Statement 2: Bright, is, sun, flames
Codes in Code 2: *, #, 7, @
We matched:
- Bright / flames <--> # / @
The remaining word in Statement 2 is 'is' and 'sun'.
The remaining codes in Code 2 are '*' and '7'.
Therefore, the words 'is' and 'sun' must correspond to the codes '*' and '7', though we don't know which word gets which code yet, based *only* on this matching.
However, the question asks for the code for 'is', and we are given options. The possible codes for 'is' are either '*' or '7'. Looking at the provided options, only '*' is listed as a possibility for the code of 'is'.
| Statement 1 | Code 1 | Statement 2 | Code 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames | @ | Bright | * (Possible code for remaining words) |
| are | # (Possible code for remaining words) | is | # (Code for common words) |
| bright | % (Code for common words) | sun | 7 (Possible code for remaining words) |
| flames | @ (Code for common words) |
By comparing the common words ('Flames', 'Bright') and common codes ('@', '#') across both statements, we deduce that these symbols are used for 'Flames' and 'Bright'. In the second statement, the words remaining after accounting for 'Bright' and 'Flames' are 'is' and 'sun', and the remaining codes are '*' and '7'. Thus, 'is' must be either '*' or '7'. Given the options, '*' is the only possible code for 'is'.
Conclusion
Based on the process of elimination and comparison of common elements, the code for 'is' is likely '*'.
| Word | Possible Code |
|---|---|
| Flames / Bright | @ / # |
| is | * |
| sun | 7 |
| are | % |
Revision Table: Code Language Decoding
| Concept | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Common Element Matching | Identify words/phrases common to multiple statements and their corresponding common codes/symbols to establish likely pairs. | 'Bright' in both statements, '@' and '#' common symbols means 'Bright' and 'Flames' map to '@' and '#'. |
| Elimination | Once common elements are matched, use the remaining unique elements in a statement and code string to find the code for a specific word. | After matching 'Bright' and 'Flames' in the second statement, 'is' and 'sun' remain. Their codes must be the remaining symbols '*' and '7'. |
Additional Information: Types of Coding-Decoding
Coding-decoding questions are common in logical reasoning. They test your ability to identify patterns and rules in given coded messages.
- Letter Coding: Letters are replaced by other letters based on a pattern (e.g., shifting alphabets, reversing order).
- Number Coding: Words are coded using numbers based on letter positions, counts, or other numerical patterns.
- Symbol Coding: Words or letters are replaced by symbols, similar to the problem discussed.
- Mixed Coding: Statements containing multiple words are given with their coded forms, where you find the code for individual words by comparison, as in this problem.
Solving these problems requires careful observation and systematic comparison.
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