Verbal reasoning
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In a certain coding system, the word 'MANGO' is written as 'NBOHP'. How will 'APPLE' be written in the same code?
Q2 · Verbal reasoning · MEDIUM
Pointing to a photograph, Ravi said, "She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son." How is the person in the photograph related to Ravi?
Q3 · Verbal reasoning · MEDIUM
A man walks 4 km East, then turns left and walks 3 km North. He turns right and walks 4 km East. He turns left and walks 3 km North. How far is he from his starting point?
Q4 · Verbal reasoning · EASY
Find the missing number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Q5 · Verbal reasoning · MEDIUM
If 'CAT' is coded as '3120', how is 'DOG' coded?