In a certain code, '256' means 'red colour chalk', '589' means 'green colour flower' and '254' means 'white colour chalk'. The digit in the code that indicates 'white' is
- A2
- B4Correct
- C5
- D8
Explanation
Explanation:
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Compare the first and third statements: '256' means 'red colour chalk' '254' means 'white colour chalk' The common words are 'colour' and 'chalk'. The common digits are '2' and '5'. This means '2' and '5' represent 'colour' and 'chalk' (in some order).
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In the third statement, '254' means 'white colour chalk'. Since '2' and '5' represent 'colour' and 'chalk', the remaining digit '4' must represent the remaining word 'white'.
Therefore, the digit that indicates 'white' is 4.
The final answer is B) 4.

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