Question

If IMAGE and FIELD are coded as FHBNJ and EMFJG respectively then, which one among the given options is the most appropriate code for BEACH?

• A. CEADP
• B. IDBFC
• C. JGIBC
• D. IBCEC

Hint:

When solving letter coding problems, compare patterns in corresponding positions and check for shifts in alphabetical order. Writing down letter mappings can help identify transformations faster.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Observing the pattern in the given coded words:

• IMAGE → FHBNJ
• FIELD → EMFJG

We analyze the transformation pattern: Each letter in the original word is shifted by a specific rule to obtain the corresponding coded letter. In this case, the shift appears to follow a consistent letter shift pattern, where each letter in the original word is moved a certain number of positions forward in the alphabet. For example:

• I → F (shifted 3 letters back)
• M → H (shifted 3 letters back)
• A → B (shifted 1 letter forward)
• G → N (shifted 7 letters forward)
• E → J (shifted 5 letters forward)

Following the same pattern for the word BEACH:

• B → I (shifted 7 letters forward)
• E → D (shifted 1 letter back)
• A → B (shifted 1 letter forward)
• C → F (shifted 3 letters forward)
• H → C (shifted 5 letters back)

Thus, BEACH is transformed into IDBFC based on the same letter-shifting pattern.

Therefore, the correct answer is (B) IDBFC.