In a certain coded language 'LOVED' is coded as 'NTTBY' and 'KNUBS' is coded as 'MSSYN'. How will 'HALVE' be coded in the same code language?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Just as:
LOVED → NTTBY
L → N (+2)
O → T (+5)
V → T (–2)
E → B (–3)
D → Y (–5)
And:
KNUBS → MSSYN
K → M (+2)
N → S (+5)
U → S (–2)
B → Y (–3)
S → N (–5)
Similarly:
HALVE : ?
H → J (+2)
A → F (+5)
L → J (–2)
V → S (–3)
E → Z (–5)
Final Answer = JFJSZ