Question 10
MediumOriginal questionIn a code, CAMEL is written as DCPIQ. Using the same code, how is HOUSE written?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
C to D is +1, A to C is +2, M to P is +3, E to I is +4, L to Q is +5: each letter moves forward by its position in the word.
HOUSE: H+1 = I, O+2 = Q, U+3 = X, S+4 = W, E+5 = J.
The code is IQXWJ.
Worth noting
IPVTF uses +1 for every letter. GMROZ moves each letter BACK by its position. IQXVJ adds only 3 to S.
- Concept
- Shift that increases with the letter's position
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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