Question 3
EasyOriginal questionIf CLOUD is coded as BKNTC, what is the code for STORM?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
C to B, L to K, O to N, U to T, D to C: every letter moves 1 place back.
STORM: S to R, T to S, O to N, R to Q, M to L.
The code is RSNQL.
Worth noting
TUPSN shifts forward. RSNQM leaves the last letter unchanged; check every letter, not only the first few.
- Concept
- Uniform backward shift of every letter
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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