Question 7
EasyOriginal questionIn a certain code, BAKE is written as ZYIC. How is COOK written in that code?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
K to I and E to C show a shift of 2 places back. B to Z and A to Y agree once you wrap past A to the end of the alphabet.
COOK: C to A, O to M, O to M, K to I.
The code is AMMI.
Worth noting
Letters near the start wrap around: two places back from B is Z, and from A is Y. BNNJ uses a shift of only 1.
- Concept
- Backward shift with wrap-around
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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