In a certain coding language, if the word 'DRIVE' is coded as 'GOLSH', then…
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In a certain coding language, if the word 'DRIVE' is coded as 'GOLSH', then the word 'COINS' will be coded as:
- A.
FKKOU
- B.
EKLPV
- C.
FLLKV
- D.
ELKPU
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Correct answer: C
Given:
DRIVE → GOLSH

Shifts:
D → G (+3)
R → O (−3)
I → L (+3)
V → S (−3)
E → H (+3)
Pattern: +3, −3, +3, −3, +3 (alternating)
Apply to COINS
C O I N S
Apply pattern:
C +3 → F
O −3 → L
I +3 → L
N −3 → K
S +3 → V
AnswerL: FLLKV