Medium
In a certain code, CAT is written as 24. Using the same rule, how will DOG be written?
Explanation
Explanation
Step 1: Give each letter its position in the alphabet: A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, ... Z = 26.
Step 2: Test the rule on CAT: C = 3, A = 1, T = 20; 3 + 1 + 20 = 24 ✓. So the code is the sum of letter positions.
Step 3: Apply to DOG: D = 4, O = 15, G = 7.
Step 4: 4 + 15 + 7 = 26.
Answer: 26.
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