The correct option is (A): TILFK
Explanation: To understand how the coding works, let's break it down step-by-step based on the given coding pairs:
1. Identify the Coding Pattern:
- From the example provided:
- E is coded as V
- F is coded as U
- G is coded as T
- H is coded as S
- U is coded as R
- K is coded as Q
This means each letter is being replaced by a letter that is a certain number of positions away in the alphabet.
2. Determine the Position Change:
- The pattern indicates that each letter is coded by moving back in the alphabet. For example:
- E is the 5th letter, and V is the 22nd letter (5 to 22 means moving back).
- This shifting continues similarly for the other letters.
3. Apply the Same Logic to the Word "GROUP":
Now, let's decode GROUP using the established coding:
- G: From the coding table, G → T (the 7th letter coded to the 20th)
- R: We need to find what R corresponds to. Since it wasn't directly coded, we can check the sequence. Given the established pattern of moving backwards, we deduce:
- If we follow the pattern, R will move to I (18 to 9).
- O: Similarly, since it's not in the initial list, we find it maps to L (15 to 12).
- U: From our earlier coding, U → F.
- P: Lastly, P maps to K.
4. Combine the Results:
Putting it all together:
- G → T
- R → I
- O → L
- U → F
- P → K
Thus, GROUP is coded as TILFK.
5. Final Answer:
The coded version of GROUP is A: TILFK