In a certain code, MATRIX is written as XITRAM. How will FIGURE be written in that code?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → ERGUIF
To solve this coding-decoding problem, we first need to identify the pattern used to transform the word MATRIX.
1. Analyze the Pattern
Let's look at the original word and its coded version side-by-side:
| Original | M | A | T | R | I | X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | X | I | T | R | A | M |
Correct pattern:
- Reverse the word
- Swap the 3rd and 4th letters
2. Apply the Pattern to FIGURE
Step 1: Reverse → ERUGIF
Step 2: Swap 3rd and 4th letters (U and G): ERGUIF