Question

In a certain code language '851' means good sweet fruit' ; '783' means good red rose' and '341' means rose and fruit.' Which of the following digits stands for sweet' in that language?

• A. $8$
• B. $5$
• C. $1$
• D. $3$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $5$

Given, 'good sweet fruit' $\equiv$ '851'...(i)
'good red rose' $\equiv$ '783'...(ii)
and 'Rose and fruit' $\equiv$ '341'...(iii)
From equations (i) and (ii), 'good' is coded as 8'.
From equations (i) and (iii), 'fruit' is coded as 1'.
From equation (i), Sweet' is coded as '5'.