Question

If in a certain code, HORIZON is written as IPAJYPM, how is FUTURE written in that code?

• A. GVCVQF
• B. GVTWSF
• C. GVSXTF
• D. GVTXTF

Hint:

In coding-decoding, look for alphabet shifts—either constant or alternating—and apply them systematically.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To solve the problem, we need to identify the pattern used to encode the word "HORIZON" into "IPAJYPM" and apply the same pattern to "FUTURE".

1. Understanding the Concepts:

- Letter Positioning: Each letter has a corresponding position in the English alphabet (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26).
- Encoding Rule: Analyze how each letter in "HORIZON" is transformed into the corresponding letter in "IPAJYPM".
- Apply the same transformation: Once the rule is known, apply it to each letter of "FUTURE".

2. Given Values:

Original word: HORIZON
Encoded word: IPAJYPM

3. Identify the Pattern:

Let’s compare each letter:

• H (8) → I (9): +1
• O (15) → P (16): +1
• R (18) → A (1): -17 (wrap around)
• I (9) → J (10): +1
• Z (26) → Y (25): -1
• O (15) → P (16): +1
• N (14) → M (13): -1

Pattern alternates as: +1, +1, -17, +1, -1, +1, -1

4. Apply the Same Pattern to FUTURE:

F (6) +1 → G (7)
U (21) +1 → V (22)
T (20) -17 → C (3)
U (21) +1 → V (22)
R (18) -1 → Q (17)
E (5) +1 → F (6)

Final Answer:

The word "FUTURE" is written as GVCVQF in that code.