Question 70

Logical Reasoning Coding Decoding Easy

In a certain code, TOGETHER is coded as RQEGRJCT. In the same code, PAROLE will be written as: 

(A) NCPQJG
(B) NCQPJG
(C) RCPQJK
(D) RCTQNG
✓ Correct Answer: Option A Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

Quick Solution

This coding puzzle uses a simple, alternating letter shift pattern. To solve it, we first need to deduce the pattern from the example "TOGETHER" and then apply that same pattern to the word "PAROLE".


1. Find the Encoding Pattern (TOGETHER → RQEGRJCT)

Let's compare the alphabetical position of each letter in the original word and the coded word to find the pattern.

  • T (20th letter) → R (18th letter) = Shift by -2
  • O (15th) → Q (17th) = Shift by +2
  • G (7th) → E (5th) = Shift by -2
  • E (5th) → G (7th) = Shift by +2
  • T (20th) → R (18th) = Shift by -2
  • H (8th) → J (10th) = Shift by +2
  • E (5th) → C (3rd) = Shift by -2
  • R (18th) → T (20th) = Shift by +2

The rule is a consistent alternating pattern: -2, +2, -2, +2, ...


2. Apply the Pattern to PAROLE

Now, we apply this same alternating pattern to the letters of the word "PAROLE":

  • P (16th letter): 16 - 2 = 14 → N
  • A (1st): 1 + 2 = 3 → C
  • R (18th): 18 - 2 = 16 → P
  • O (15th): 15 + 2 = 17 → Q
  • L (12th): 12 - 2 = 10 → J
  • E (5th): 5 + 2 = 7 → G

Final Answer: The coded word is NCPQJG.

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