The code for a word is the sum of the alphabet positions of its first and last letters. CAGE has the code 8. What is the code for MINT?
Correct answer: C. 33
- A. 31
- B. 32
- C. 33
- D. 34
Explanation
Only the first and last letters are used. M is 13 and T is 20, so the code for MINT is 13+20=33.
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