Decoding 'SKIRT' Using Letter-Symbol Mapping
This question involves a simple substitution cipher where specific letters are consistently replaced by symbols or numbers. We need to determine the code for 'SKIRT' by finding the corresponding codes for each letter from the given examples: 'BASKET' coded as '5$3%#1' and 'TRIED' coded as '14$\star$#2'.
Identifying the Coding Pattern
Let's break down the provided examples to establish the letter-to-symbol mapping:
| Letter | B | A | S | K | E | T |
| Code | 5 | $ | 3 | % | # | 1 |
| Letter | T | R | I | E | D |
| Code | 1 | 4 | $\star$ | # | 2 |
From these examples, we can deduce the following code mappings:
- S = 3
- K = %
- I = $\star$
- R = 4
- T = 1
Notice that the letter 'E' appears in both 'BASKET' and 'TRIED' and is consistently coded as '#'. The letter 'T' also appears in both and is consistently coded as '1'. This confirms the substitution pattern.
Applying the Code to 'SKIRT'
Now, let's apply the established mappings to the word 'SKIRT':
- S corresponds to 3
- K corresponds to %
- I corresponds to $\star$
- R corresponds to 4
- T corresponds to 1
Combining these, the code for 'SKIRT' is '3%$\star$41'.
Final Answer Verification
Comparing our result '3%$\star$41' with the given options, we find it matches Option 2.
Important Questions from Coding Decoding (Notes)
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