Question

In a code language, letters of the English alphabet are rearranged so that all vowels are put at the end in dictionary order and the remaining letters are arranged normally. The rearranged alphabets are used to denote the position occupied by the letters of the original alphabet. Then what is the code of META?

• A. TEAM
• B. PWLV
• C. LWPV
• D. QGYB

Hint:

When a question involves a modified alphabet, write the entire new alphabet sequence first. This prevents mistakes while mapping letters.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The alphabet is rearranged by placing all consonants first and all vowels at the end. \[ B,C,D,F,G,H,J,K,L,M,N,P,Q,R,S,T,V,W,X,Y,Z,A,E,I,O,U \] Each original letter is replaced by the letter occupying its position in the rearranged alphabet.

Step 1: Find the positions of the letters of META in the normal alphabet.
\[ M=13,\quad E=5,\quad T=20,\quad A=1 \]

Step 2: Find the corresponding letters in the rearranged alphabet.
13th letter \(=L\) 5th letter \(=W\) 20th letter \(=P\) 1st letter \(=V\) Therefore, \[ META \rightarrow LWPV \] \[ \boxed{\text{LWPV}} \]