Question

If ZIP=198, ZAP=246 then how will you code VIP?

Answer 1

Hint: This problem is related to alphabets and numbers like coding decoding patterns. We have to check which logic is behind the code ZIP=198, ZAP=246 and if the same logic is found successfully then that would be applied for finding the code of VIP.

Complete step-by-step answer:
Given that, ZIP=198, ZAP=246
Now the coding of alphabets and numbers is generally done on the basis of the place value of the digit. That is,

Now we will decode the code of ZIP.
Now the value of Z, I and P are 26, 9 and 16 respectively.
Now there is some combination in these numbers that results the code as 198.
The combination can be any mathematical operation. Like add, subtract, multiply, divide, square or cube anything.
On adding all the values we get 51. And we cannot see any instant relation in 198 and 51.
Similarly if we subtract we get 1. And we again cannot see a relation.
Now lets mix these operations. Like \[26 - 9 + 16\] in general. Now this gives \[26 - 9 + 16 = 17 + 16 = 33\]
Now further \[33 \times 6 = 198\]
Let’s check this for other code.

In ZAP only the value of A changes.
\[26 - 1 + 16 = 25 + 16 = 41\]
And \[41 \times 6 = 246\]
Completely logical. thus this is the logic behind the code.
\[\;\left( {Value{\text{ }}of{\text{ }}first{\text{ }}alphabet - {\text{ }}value{\text{ }}of{\text{ }}second{\text{ }}alphabet + {\text{ }}value{\text{ }}of{\text{ }}third{\text{ }}alphabet} \right) \times 6\]
Now let’s find the value for VIP.
V=22
I=9
P=16
\[22 - 9 + 16 = 13 + 16 = 29\]
and further, \[29 \times 6 = 174\]
Thus VIP is coded as 174.
So, the correct answer is “174”.

Note: Note that the problem is totally based on logics and tricks we can play with alphabets and numbers like the logics are in number series. Rather this can take more time to decode. Also note that whenever we come up with logic fit for one word do check it for the rest. If it fits for all then only proceed for the asked code.