In a certain code language, ‘GRAPE’ is written as ‘ESBQG’ and ‘MOUSE’ is written as ‘EPVTM’. Using the same rule, consider the following statements:
I. ‘CLOTH’ is written as ‘HKNSC’.
II. ‘WATER’ is written as ‘RATEW’.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Neither I nor II
The first and last letters change places, and each of the three middle letters moves 1 place forward.
GRAPE: G and E change places; R A P → S B Q ⇒ ESBQG ✓
MOUSE: M and E change places; O U S → P V T ⇒ EPVTM ✓
Statement I — Incorrect.
CLOTH: C and H change places; L O T → M P U ⇒ ‘HMPUC’
‘HKNSC’ moves the middle letters 1 place backward, which is not the rule.
Statement II — Incorrect.
WATER: W and R change places; A T E → B U F ⇒ ‘RBUFW’
‘RATEW’ only swaps the end letters and leaves the middle letters unchanged.
Neither statement is correct.