Question

If in a certain code 'SCALE' is coded as 'ELACS', how 'CREAM' be coded?

• A. MEARC
• B. MAERC
• C. MAECR
• D. MAESC

Hint:

When solving coding and decoding problems, look for patterns such as letter swapping, reversing, or shifting positions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Let's observe the pattern used to code 'SCALE' as 'ELACS':
- The first and last letters of the word are swapped, and then the middle letters are reversed.
- In 'SCALE', the first letter 'S' and the last letter 'E' are swapped, and the middle letters 'CA' are reversed to 'AC'. The result is 'ELACS'.
Now, let's apply the same pattern to the word 'CREAM':
- Swap the first and last letters: 'C' and 'M'.
- Reverse the middle letters 'RE' and 'A' to 'ER' and 'A'.
Thus, the word 'CREAM' will be coded as 'MAERC'.
Therefore, the correct answer is \( \boxed{2} \).