In a certain code language, 'NAME’ is written as 'FNBO' and 'NANO' is written…
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In a certain code language, 'NAME’ is written as 'FNBO' and 'NANO' is written as 'POBO’. How will 'NAIL’ be written in that language?
- A.
MJOB
- B.
MJBO
- C.
MOJB
- D.
MOBJ
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Correct answer: B
Analyze 'NAME' → 'FNBO':
N (position 14) → F (position 6): This is a shift of -8.
A (position 1) → N (position 14): This is a shift of +13.
M (position 13) → B (position 2): This is a shift of -11.
E (position 5) → O (position 15): This is a shift of +10.
Wait, let's re-examine the pairing:
N → O (+1)
A → B (+1)
M → N (+1)
E → F (+1)
Notice the sequence: NAME becomes FNBO.
E + 1 = F
M + 1 = N
A + 1 = B
N + 1 = O
The word is reversed, and each letter is shifted by +1.
Verify with 'NANO' → 'POBO':
Reverse NANO: O, N, A, N.
Shift each by +1:
O + 1 = P
N + 1 = O
A + 1 = B
N + 1 = O
Result: POBO. The pattern is confirmed: Reverse the word, then shift each letter by +1.
Apply to 'NAIL':
Reverse NAIL: L, I, A, N.
Shift each by +1:
L + 1 = M
I + 1 = J
A + 1 = B
N + 1 = O
Result: MJBO.