If CAT = 24, DOG = 26, then BAT = ?

Appeared in: AIIMS BHOPAL NO- 2018( Shift-2nd)

Explanation

The question follows a coding pattern where each word's value is the sum of the alphabetical positions of its letters (A=1, B=2, C=3, ...).
The pattern is confirmed with the examples: CAT = C(3) + A(1) + T(20) = 24, and DOG = D(4) + O(15) + G(7) = 26.
Applying this rule to BAT, we get: B(2) + A(1) + T(20) = 23.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Alphabetical Reasoning and Coding as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical question, logical reasoning is a foundational skill for nurses. It helps in prioritizing tasks, interpreting patient data, and making sound clinical judgments under pressure.
Pattern recognition, as demonstrated in this question, is analogous to a nurse identifying subtle changes in a patient's vital signs or symptoms that indicate a change in condition.
What if? - If the coding pattern was reversed (A=26, Z=1), the value for BAT would be B(25) + A(26) + T(7) = 58.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully examine the given examples (CAT = 24, DOG = 26) to identify the relationship between the word and the number.
Hypothesize a pattern. A common pattern is assigning numerical values to letters based on their position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, etc.).
Test your hypothesis with the given examples. Calculate C(3) + A(1) + T(20) = 24. It matches. Calculate D(4) + O(15) + G(7) = 26. It also matches. The pattern is confirmed.
Apply the confirmed rule to the target word (BAT).
Calculate the sum for BAT: B(2) + A(1) + T(20) = 23.
Select the option that matches your calculated result.

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