Question

In a certain code, ``MANGO" is written as ``NBOHP". How is "APPLE" written in that code?

• A. BQQMF
• B. BQQLE
• C. AQPMF
• D. BPRLE

Hint:

For coding-decoding problems, compare the original and coded words letter by letter to identify the pattern (e.g., shift in alphabet, reversal). Apply the pattern to each letter of the new word systematically. Check for consistent rules (e.g., +1 to each letter) and verify by testing the coded word against the options.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To solve the problem, we need to identify the pattern used to encode "MANGO" as "NBOHP" and then apply the same pattern to the word "APPLE".

1. Understanding the Concepts:

- Letter Positioning: Each letter corresponds to a position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26).
- Encoding Pattern: Find how each letter in "MANGO" shifts to become "NBOHP".
- Apply Same Shift: Use the pattern on "APPLE" to find the encoded word.

2. Analyze the Transformation:

Original: M(13) A(1) N(14) G(7) O(15)
Encoded: N(14) B(2) O(15) H(8) P(16)

Each letter is shifted by +1.

3. Encode "APPLE":

A(1) +1 = B(2)
P(16) +1 = Q(17)
P(16) +1 = Q(17)
L(12) +1 = M(13)
E(5) +1 = F(6)

Final Answer:

"APPLE" is written as BQQMF in that code.