In a certain code language, PLEADING is written as FMHCQMFB. How will SHOULDER be written in that same code language?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
PLEADING → FMHCQMFB
Subtract 1 from the first four letters.
Add 1 to the last four letters.
SHOULDER
Letter positions:
S(19) H(8) O(15) U(21) L(12) D(4) E(5) R(18)
Write in reverse order:
R(18) E(5) D(4) L(12) / S(19) H(8) O(15) U(21)
Subtract 1 from the first four:
R → Q
E → D
D → C
L → K
Add 1 to the last four:
S → T
H → I
O → P
U → V
Final Code:
Q D C K T I P V