In a certain code language, ‘SILK’ is written as ‘TIML’ and ‘INSECT’ is…
2024
In a certain code language, ‘SILK’ is written as ‘TIML’ and ‘INSECT’ is written as ‘IOTEDU’. How will ‘CHANGE’ be written in that language?
- A.
DOIHAE
- B.
DEIOHA
- C.
DEIHAO
- D.
DIAOHE
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Correct answer: D
To determine the code for "CHANGE," we must first decode the pattern applied to "SILK" and "INSECT."
Decoding the Pattern
By analyzing the transformations, we can observe a consistent rule based on the type of letter:
Vowels (A, E, I, O, U): These letters remain unchanged (shift of +0).
Consonants: These letters are shifted to the next letter in the alphabet (shift of +1).
Verification:
SILK: S(C+1=T), I(V+0=I), L(C+1=M), K(C+1=L) → TIML (Matches)
INSECT: I(V+0=I), N(C+1=O), S(C+1=T), E(V+0=E), C(C+1=D), T(C+1=U) → IOTEDU (Matches)
Applying the Pattern to "CHANGE"
Following the same rule (Vowels +0, Consonants +1):
C (Consonant) + 1 = D
H (Consonant) + 1 = I
A (Vowel) + 0 = A
N (Consonant) + 1 = O
G (Consonant) + 1 = H
E (Vowel) + 0 = E
The resulting code is DIAOHE.