Question

If 'NOVEMBER' is coded as 'PQXGODGT', how would 'MARCH' be coded?

• A. OCTEJ
• B. OCTEI
• C. OCSET
• D. OCTFJ

Hint:

When solving coding and decoding problems, identify the pattern in how the letters change, such as shifts in the alphabet.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Let's analyze the pattern in the coding of 'NOVEMBER' to 'PQXGODGT':
- The first letter 'N' is changed to 'P', which is a forward shift by 2 letters.
- The second letter 'O' is changed to 'Q', a forward shift by 2 letters.
- The third letter 'V' is changed to 'X', a forward shift by 2 letters.
- The fourth letter 'E' is changed to 'G', a forward shift by 2 letters.
- The fifth letter 'M' is changed to 'O', a forward shift by 2 letters.
- The sixth letter 'B' is changed to 'D', a forward shift by 2 letters.
- The seventh letter 'E' is changed to 'G', a forward shift by 2 letters.
- The eighth letter 'R' is changed to 'T', a forward shift by 2 letters.
Now, applying the same pattern of shifting each letter of the word 'MARCH' forward by 2 positions in the alphabet:
- 'M' becomes 'O'.
- 'A' becomes 'C'.
- 'R' becomes 'T'.
- 'C' becomes 'E'.
- 'H' becomes 'J'.
Thus, 'MARCH' is coded as 'OCTEJ'.
Therefore, the correct answer is \( \boxed{1} \).