In a certain coded language 'PILED' is coded as 'RMQAY' and 'CYCLE' is coded as 'ECHHZ'. How will 'PLANS' be coded in the same code language?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Pattern:
Each letter is shifted as follows:
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1st letter → +2
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2nd letter → +4
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3rd letter → +5
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4th letter → −4
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5th letter → −5
Verification:
PILED → RMQAY
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P → R (+2)
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I → M (+4)
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L → Q (+5)
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E → A (−4)
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D → Y (−5)
CYCLE → ECHHZ
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C → E (+2)
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Y → C (+4, cyclic)
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C → H (+5)
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L → H (−4)
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E → Z (−5)
Now apply the same pattern to PLANS:
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P → R (+2)
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L → P (+4)
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A → F (+5)
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N → J (−4)
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S → N (−5)
Code = RPFJN