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:

  1. A.

    FKKOU

  2. B.

    EKLPV

  3. C.

    FLLKV

  4. D.

    ELKPU

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Correct answer: C

Given:
DRIVE → GOLSH

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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

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