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Current Question
In a code, the odd-position letters are written first, followed by the even-position letters. If HOME is coded as HMOE, then GATE is coded as:
  • A. GATE
  • B. GTAE
  • C. GTAE
  • D. GEAT
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Odd positions G, T are followed by even positions A, E.
Related Question 1
In a code, letters in odd positions are shifted one step forward and letters in even positions are shifted one step backward. If NOTE is coded as ONUD, then COLD is coded as:
  • A. DNMC
  • B. DOLD
  • C. CPKE
  • D. BNLE
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
C→D, O→N, L→M, D→C by the alternating rule.
Related Question 2
In a certain code, the letters of a word are arranged in alphabetical order. If KNIFE is coded as EFIKN, then SPOON is coded as:
  • A. NOPOS
  • B. NOOPS
  • C. OONPS
  • D. OOPNS
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Sorting the letters of SPOON alphabetically gives N, O, O, P, S.
Related Question 3
In a certain code, the letters of a word are arranged in alphabetical order. If GREEN is coded as EEGNR, then BROWN is coded as:
  • A. BORNW
  • B. BNORW
  • C. BNROW
  • D. BONRW
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Sorting the letters of BROWN alphabetically gives B, N, O, R, W.
Related Question 4
In a certain code, the first letter is moved to the end. If ROAD is coded as OADR, then LANE is coded as:
  • A. ANEL
  • B. NELA
  • C. AENL
  • D. ELAN
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Moving the first letter to the end changes LANE to ANEL.
Related Question 5
If the first half of the alphabet is written in reverse order, which letter will be 5th from the left?
  • A. J
  • B. I
  • C. H
  • D. G
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The reversed first half is M, L, K, J, I, so the 5th letter is I.