First write all letters in odd positions, followed by all letters in even positions. MATE becomes MTAE. How is FISH coded?
Correct answer: A. FSIH
- A. FSIH
- B. FISH
- C. IFHS
- D. SFHI
Explanation
The odd-position letters of FISH are F and S. The even-position letters are I and H, so joining them gives FSIH.
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