DSSSB 6 September 2024
Reasoning
Medium
In a certain code language, 'TORN' is coded as '1356' and 'RENT' is coded as '1385'. What is the code for 'O' in that language?
Appeared in: DSSSB 6 September 2024
Explanation
- The logic involves comparing two coded words to find common and unique elements.
- The common letters in 'TORN' and 'RENT' are R, N, and T.
- The common numbers in their codes ('1356' and '1385') are 1, 3, and 5.
- By elimination, the unique letter 'O' in 'TORN' must correspond to the unique number '6' in its code '1356'.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: The number 2 is not present in either of the provided codes ('1356' or '1385'), making it an impossible answer.
- Option B: The number 8 is the code for the letter 'E'. By applying the same logic, 'E' is the unique letter in 'RENT', and '8' is the unique number in its code '1385'.
- Option D: The number 1 is one of the common codes shared between both words. It corresponds to one of the common letters (R, N, or T), not the unique letter 'O'.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning - Coding-Decoding as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- This is a logical reasoning question designed to assess problem-solving skills, which are essential for nurses in clinical decision-making.
- While not directly related to a clinical topic, the ability to analyze information, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions is a core nursing competency.
- What if the words were 'TEAR' and 'RATE'? The common letters would be T, E, A, R. If their codes were '1234' and '4132', it would imply that the same letters have the same codes, just in a different order, requiring a different approach to solve.
How to Approach the Question
- First, carefully write down the given words and their corresponding codes side-by-side.
- Identify and list the letters that are common to both words.
- Similarly, identify and list the numbers that are common to both codes.
- Observe the letter that is unique to the word containing the target letter (in this case, 'O' in 'TORN').
- Find the number that is unique to that word's code.
- The unique letter must correspond to the unique number. This is your answer.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Logical Reasoning - Coding-Decoding
- Stem keywords: code language, TORN, RENT
- Lead-in keywords: What is the code for
Question ID
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