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?

  1. A.

    FQMPR

  2. B.

    QFMPR

  3. C.

    FQMRP

  4. D.

    QFMRP

  5. 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

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