Question

In a certain code, STOVE is written as FNBLK. Then how will VOTES be written in the same code?

• A. FLKBN
• B. LBNKF
• C. LKNBF
• D. LNBKF

Hint:

When letters are encoded, observe the pattern in shifting and look for reverse alphabetical shifts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

We are given that STOVE is written as FNBLK in the code. Let’s analyze the pattern: - S is written as F: S (19th letter) - F (6th letter) → Shifted 13 positions backward.
- T is written as N: T (20th letter) - N (14th letter) → Shifted 6 positions backward.
- O is written as B: O (15th letter) - B (2nd letter) → Shifted 13 positions backward.
- V is written as L: V (22nd letter) - L (12th letter) → Shifted 10 positions backward.
- E is written as K: E (5th letter) - K (11th letter) → Shifted 6 positions forward.
Now, we need to apply the same pattern to the word VOTES:
- V (22nd letter) → Shift 10 positions backward → L (12th letter).
- O (15th letter) → Shift 13 positions backward → B (2nd letter).
- T (20th letter) → Shift 6 positions backward → N (14th letter).
- E (5th letter) → Shift 6 positions forward → K (11th letter).
- S (19th letter) → Shift 13 positions backward → F (6th letter).
Thus, VOTES is written as LBNKF in the code.