If in a code language HOUSE is written as MTZXJ (each letter shifted forward by five), how is CANDLE coded in the same language?

Difficulty: Hard

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This Hard Analytical Reasoning MCQ checks one syllabus fact.

The question is: “If in a code language HOUSE is written as MTZXJ (each letter shifted forward by five), how is CANDLE coded in the same language?”

The accepted answer is C. HFSIQJ. Each letter is shifted forward by five places. Applying this to CANDLE gives C->H, A->F, N->S, D->I, L->Q, E->J, i.e. HFSIQJ.

A. HFSJQJ
Why not A: “HFSJQJ” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. HFSIQJ. Each letter is shifted forward by five places. Applying this to CANDLE gives C->H, A->F, N->S, D->I, L->Q, E->J, i.e. HFSIQJ.
B. GFSIQJ
Why not B: “GFSIQJ” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. HFSIQJ. Each letter is shifted forward by five places. Applying this to CANDLE gives C->H, A->F, N->S, D->I, L->Q, E->J, i.e. HFSIQJ.
C. HFSIQJ ✓
D. HFSIQI
Why not D: “HFSIQI” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. HFSIQJ. Each letter is shifted forward by five places. Applying this to CANDLE gives C->H, A->F, N->S, D->I, L->Q, E->J, i.e. HFSIQJ.

Correct answer

C. HFSIQJ

Explanation

Each letter is shifted forward by five places. Applying this to CANDLE gives C->H, A->F, N->S, D->I, L->Q, E->J, i.e. HFSIQJ.

Source: Analytical Reasoning Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide

Tags: FPSC, PPSC, logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, aptitude, NTS

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