If E = 5 and HOTEL = 12, how will you code LAMB?

Step 1: Understand the coding pattern

The code for a word is the average of the alphabetical positions of its letters. For E, position 5 gives code 5. For HOTEL, positions are H=8, O=15, T=20, E=5, L=12, sum=60, divided by 5 letters gives 12.

Step 2: Apply the pattern to 'LAMB'

L=12, A=1, M=13, B=2. Sum=12+1+13+2=28. Number of letters=4.

Step 3: Calculate the final code

Code=28/4=7.

Answer: C. 7