Analogy (code-sum): APPLE : 50 :: ORANGE : ____. Use A=1, B=2, …, Z=26; sum the letters.

Introduction / Context:Letter-sum coding: convert letters to positions (A=1 … Z=26) and add. APPLE totals 50; compute ORANGE similarly.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• APPLE → 1+16+16+12+5 = 50.
• ORANGE letters: O,R,A,N,G,E.

Concept / Approach:Compute sum: O(15)+R(18)+A(1)+N(14)+G(7)+E(5) = 60.

Step-by-Step Solution:Map letters → numbers.Add: 15+18+1+14+7+5 = 60.

Verification / Alternative check:Double-check arithmetic: 15+18=33; +1=34; +14=48; +7=55; +5=60.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:They do not match the computed total.

Common Pitfalls:Mis-adding midstream; break the sum into chunks.

Final Answer:60.