In a certain code, PLEADING is written as FMHCZDKO. How is SHOULDER written in that code?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → QDCKTNGR
Comparing the code with the word shows the rule: the word is written backwards, and each letter is then replaced by the letter just before it in the alphabet.
PLEADING written backwards: G N I D A E L P
One letter back each: F M H C Z D K O, which is the given code FMHCZDKO (A goes back to Z)
SHOULDER written backwards: R E D L U O H S
One letter back each: Q D C K T N G R