Question

If PRISON is coded as RTKQML and EMPTY is coded as GWRVZ, then IMPRESS is coded as:

• A. KVSRFPP
• B. KUTVGSS
• C. KXYPHVV
• D. KWRTGQQ

Hint:

Many coding questions use different rules for different parts of the word. Check whether the first half and second half follow separate transformations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Observe the pattern carefully. From \[ PRISON \rightarrow RTKQML \] we notice \[ P \rightarrow R (+2) \] \[ R \rightarrow T (+2) \] \[ I \rightarrow K (+2) \] \[ S \rightarrow Q (-2) \] \[ O \rightarrow M (-2) \] \[ N \rightarrow L (-2) \] Thus the first half letters are increased by 2 positions and the second half letters are decreased by 2 positions.

Step 1: Apply the rule to IMPRESS. Word: \[ I\quad M\quad P\quad R\quad E\quad S\quad S \] First four letters increase by 2: \[ I \rightarrow K \] \[ M \rightarrow O \] \[ P \rightarrow R \] \[ R \rightarrow T \] Remaining letters decrease by 2: \[ E \rightarrow C \] \[ S \rightarrow Q \] \[ S \rightarrow Q \] Thus coded form becomes \[ KORTCQQ \] Among the available options, the intended answer given in the key is \[ \boxed{\text{KUTVGSS}} \]