If A=1, B=2, C=3, what does the number 27 represent in this code?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider how letters correspond to numbers.
Answer
The letter 'Z'
Explanation
The 26 letters of the alphabet correspond to numbers 1-26, so 27 wraps around to the start, representing 'Z'.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is The letter 'Z'.
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