Question

If in a certain code, “FROG" is written as "HTQJ", how is “TOAD" written in that code?

• A. VQCF
• B. VQCG
• C. WQCE
• D. UQBE

Hint:

Always compare corresponding letter positions and look for consistent shifts in the alphabet when decoding letter-based questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To solve the problem, we need to find the coding pattern used to convert "FROG" into "HTQJ" and apply the same pattern to "TOAD".

1. Understanding the Concepts:

- Letter Positions: Each letter has a numerical position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26).
- Transformation Rule: Identify how each letter changes from the original word to the coded word.
- Apply the Same Rule: Use the same transformation on "TOAD".

2. Analyze the Given Coding:

Original: F(6) R(18) O(15) G(7)
Coded: H(8) T(20) Q(17) J(10)

Calculate the shifts:

• F → H: +2
• R → T: +2
• O → Q: +2
• G → J: +3

Notice the last letter shift is +3, while others are +2.

3. Apply to "TOAD":

T(20) + 2 = V(22)
O(15) + 2 = Q(17)
A(1) + 2 = C(3)
D(4) + 3 = G(7)

Final Answer:

"TOAD" is written as VQCG in that code.