Based on the order of the English alphabet, FBAB is related to CYXY in a…
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Based on the order of the English alphabet, FBAB is related to CYXY in a certain way. Similarly, BXWX is related to YUTU. Following the same pattern, what is KGFG related to?
- A.
HDCD
- B.
HDBD
- C.
HCBD
- D.
HEBH
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Correct answer: A
Concept: In a letter analogy, you find the fixed positional rule that maps each letter of the source group to the corresponding letter of its partner group (using A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26), then apply that same rule to the new group. Here the rule is a constant backward shift of 3 positions for every letter.
Find the rule from the given pairs (each letter moves 3 places back in the alphabet):
FBAB to CYXY: F to C, B to Y, A to X, B to Y — every letter is shifted 3 positions backward.
BXWX to YUTU: B to Y, X to U, W to T, X to U — the same 3-position backward shift holds.
Apply the same backward shift of 3 to KGFG, letter by letter:
K is the 11th letter; 11 - 3 = 8, which is H.
G is the 7th letter; 7 - 3 = 4, which is D.
F is the 6th letter; 6 - 3 = 3, which is C.
G is the 7th letter; 7 - 3 = 4, which is D.
Putting the letters together, KGFG maps to HDCD.
Cross-check: reversing the rule (shift each letter of HDCD forward by 3) gives H to K, D to G, C to F, D to G — exactly KGFG, confirming the mapping.