The first letter is moved forward by 1, the second backward by 1, and this pattern continues. MATE is coded as NZUD. How is PLAN coded?
Correct answer: A. QKBM
- A. QKBM
- B. QKBO
- C. OKBM
- D. QJBN
Explanation
Apply the alternating shifts to PLAN: P becomes Q, L becomes K, A becomes B, and N becomes M. The code is QKBM.
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