Question

DIRECTIONS for the question: Study the following information carefully and answer the question that follows. A team of five is to be selected from among five boys A, B, C, D, E and four girls P, Q, R and S. Some criteria for selection are: A and S have to be together. P cannot be put with R. D and Q cannot go together. C and E have to be together. R cannot be put with B. If two of the members have to be boys, the team will consist of?

• A. A, B, S, P, Q
• B. A, D, S, Q, R
• C. B, D, S, R, Q
• D. C, E, S, P, Q
• E. R, B, S, P, Q

Hint:

Selection puzzle strategy: • Eliminate invalid options using restrictions. • Check mandatory pair conditions first.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This is a direct substitution code. Each letter is assigned a specific digit based on the provided examples.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
From EAT: E=3, A=1, T=8
From CHAIR: C=2, H=4, A=1, I=5, R=6
Step 3: Calculation:
Assemble the code for TEACHER:
T = 8
E = 3
A = 1
C = 2
H = 4
E = 3
R = 6
Result: 8312436.
Step 4: Final Answer:
The code is 8312436. Thus, the correct option is (c).