If LIGHT is coded as JGEFR, then how will SHORT be coded?
2019
If LIGHT is coded as JGEFR, then how will SHORT be coded?
- A.
FQMPR
- B.
QFMPR
- C.
FQMRP
- D.
QFMRP
- E.
RFNQS
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Correct answer: B
To solve this, we first analyze the pattern used to code 'LIGHT' as 'JGEFR'.
Step 1: Analyze the Pattern
Compare each letter of 'LIGHT' with 'JGEFR':
L (12) → J (10): Shift backward by 2 (-2)
I (9) → G (7): Shift backward by 2 (-2)
G (7) → E (5): Shift backward by 2 (-2)
H (8) → F (6): Shift backward by 2 (-2)
T (20) → R (18): Shift backward by 2 (-2)
The pattern is a consistent backward shift of 2 positions for every letter.
Step 2: Apply Pattern to 'SHORT'
Apply the -2 shift to each letter of 'SHORT':
S (19) - 2 = Q (17)
H (8) - 2 = F (6)
O (15) - 2 = M (13)
R (18) - 2 = P (16)
T (20) - 2 = R (18)
The coded word is QFMPR.
Correct Option: B