SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 157

SSC CPO - 9 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q157

In a certain code language, ‘COURT’ is written as ‘ERWUV’, and ‘DANCE’ is written as ‘FDPFG’. How will ‘EARTH’ be written in that language?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. GDTWJ.

The logic used here is:

‘COURT’ is written as ‘ERWUV’

C + 2 = E

O + 3 = R

U + 2 = W

R + 3 = U

T + 2 = V

‘DANCE’ is written as ‘FDPFG’

D + 2 = F

A + 3 = C

N + 2 = P

C + 3 = F

E + 2 = G

Similarly;

Code for the word EARTH:

E + 2 = G

A + 3 = D

R + 2 = T

T + 3 = W

H + 2 = J

Hence, GDTWJ is the correct answer.