In a specific coding system, if ENCYCLOPEDIA is coded as FODZDMPQFEJB and DICTIONARY is coded as EJDUJPOBSZ, then what is the code for THESAURUS?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
For example, 'ENCYCLOPEDIA' is coded as 'FODZDMPQFEJB':
E → F (+1)
N → O (+1)
C → D (+1)
Y → Z (+1)
C → D (+1)
L → M (+1)
O → P (+1)
P → Q (+1)
E → F (+1)
D → E (+1)
I → J (+1)
A → B (+1)
For example, 'DICTIONARY' is coded as 'EJDUJPOBSZ':
D → E (+1)
I → J (+1)
C → D (+1)
T → U (+1)
I → J (+1)
O → P (+1)
N → O (+1)
A → B (+1)
R → S (+1)
Y → Z (+1)
Therefore, each letter has been shifted +1 position forward in the alphabet.
Similarly:
T → U (+1)
H → I (+1)
E → F (+1)
S → T (+1)
A → B (+1)
U → V (+1)
R → S (+1)
U → V (+1)
S → T (+1)
Therefore, 'THESAURUS' will be coded as 'UIFTBVSVT'.