If ‘work’ is coded as ‘XPSL’, what will be the code for ‘LAME’ ?

To solve this coding problem, we must identify the pattern used to transform 'work' into 'XPSL'.

Step-by-Step Pattern Analysis
Analyze the transformation:

w → x: w is the 23rd letter, x is the 24th letter. (Shift: +1)

o → p: o is the 15th letter, p is the 16th letter. (Shift: +1)

r → s: r is the 18th letter, s is the 19th letter. (Shift: +1)

k → l: k is the 11th letter, l is the 12th letter. (Shift: +1)

Pattern: Each letter is shifted forward by 1 position.

Wait, Re-evaluating the Solution's Pattern:

The solution provided in your image states: "The coding pattern shifts each letter forward by 2 positions." Let's check 'work' to 'XPSL' again with a shift of +2:

w (+2) = y

o (+2) = q

r (+2) = t

k (+2) = m

This does not match 'XPSL'. If we re-examine the alphabet for 'work' to 'XPSL':

w (23) → X (24): +1

o (15) → P (16): +1

r (18) → S (19): +1

k (11) → L (12): +1

The pattern is clearly a +1 shift.

Apply +1 shift to 'LAME':

L (+1) = M

A (+1) = B

M (+1) = N

E (+1) = F

Result: MBNF