In a code, every letter is replaced by the letter 2 places later in the alphabet. How is STONE written in this code?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. UVQPG
- Step 1: Shift each letter forward by 2: S→U T→V O→Q N→P E→G.
- Step 2: The coded word is UVQPG.
Answer
UVQPG.
Why not the others: TUPOF: Every letter was shifted by the wrong amount. QRMLC: The letters were shifted backwards. VWRQH: Every letter was shifted one place too far.
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