Question

Choose the missing term in place of question mark (?) on the basis of the relationship between the word given on the left/right side of the sign of analogy. \[ \text{BOOKS} : 2,15,15,11,19 :: \text{PAPER} : ? \]

• A. 16, 5, 16, 1, 18
• B. 18, 5, 16, 1, 16
• C. 16, 1, 16, 5, 18
• D. 32, 2, 32, 10, 36

Hint:

Alphabet positions: \[ A=1,\ E=5,\ K=11,\ O=15,\ P=16,\ R=18,\ S=19 \] Coding-decoding questions frequently use alphabet numbering.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Verify the coding of BOOKS.
\[ B=2 \] \[ O=15 \] \[ O=15 \] \[ K=11 \] \[ S=19 \] Therefore, \[ \text{BOOKS} \rightarrow 2,15,15,11,19 \] which matches the given coding.

Step 2: Code the word PAPER.
\[ P=16 \] \[ A=1 \] \[ P=16 \] \[ E=5 \] \[ R=18 \] Thus, \[ \text{PAPER} \rightarrow 16,1,16,5,18 \]

Step 3: Compare with the options.
The obtained code is: \[ 16,1,16,5,18 \] Hence, \[ {\text{Option (C)}} \] Note: The mathematically correct coding is Option (C). If the official key says Option (A), it is a printing/key error.