Understanding the Coding Decoding Pattern

This question asks us to decipher a specific coding language based on a given example and then apply that pattern to a new word. The example provided is that the word 'HANDLE' is coded as 'FLENBH'. We need to find the code for 'LOVELY' using the same logic.

Let's analyze the relationship between 'HANDLE' and 'FLENBH'.

• Original word: HANDLE
• Coded word: FLENBH

Both words have 6 letters. We can try to find a pattern by looking at letter shifts, reversals, or rearrangements.

Analyzing the 'HANDLE' to 'FLENBH' Code

Let's write the words and their positions:

HANDLE:

• H (Pos 1)
• A (Pos 2)
• N (Pos 3)
• D (Pos 4)
• L (Pos 5)
• E (Pos 6)

FLENBH:

• F (Pos 1)
• L (Pos 2)
• E (Pos 3)
• N (Pos 4)
• B (Pos 5)
• H (Pos 6)

Comparing the letters directly position-wise doesn't reveal a simple shift pattern (like adding or subtracting a fixed number to the alphabetical position). Let's look at alphabetical positions (A=1, B=2, ... Z=26):

The differences (-2, +11, -9, +10, -10, +3) do not show a clear sequence or repeating pattern.

Let's consider reversing the original word 'HANDLE'. The reverse of 'HANDLE' is 'ELDNAH'.

Now, let's compare 'ELDNAH' with the coded word 'FLENBH':

We can see a clear pattern here! The coded word is obtained by reversing the original word and then applying a shift: +1 to the 1st, 3rd, and 5th letters of the reversed word, and 0 (no change) to the 2nd, 4th, and 6th letters of the reversed word.

• Reversed word: E(1) L(2) D(3) N(4) A(5) H(6)
• Shifts: +1, 0, +1, 0, +1, 0
• Result: (E+1) L (D+1) N (A+1) H
• Result: F L E N B H

This matches the given coded word 'FLENBH'.

Applying the Pattern to 'LOVELY'

Now, let's apply this pattern to the word 'LOVELY'.

Step 1: Reverse the word 'LOVELY'.

• Reversed word: YLEVOL

Step 2: Apply the shift pattern (+1, 0, +1, 0, +1, 0) to the reversed word YLEVOL.

• Y (1st letter of reversed word): Y + 1 = Z
• L (2nd letter of reversed word): L + 0 = L
• E (3rd letter of reversed word): E + 1 = F
• V (4th letter of reversed word): V + 0 = V
• O (5th letter of reversed word): O + 1 = P
• L (6th letter of reversed word): L + 0 = L

Combining the results, the coded word for 'LOVELY' is ZLFVPL.

Comparing with Options

Let's check the given options:

1. ZLFVLP
2. XLFVPL
3. ZLVFPL
4. ZLFVPL

Our calculated code ZLFVPL matches Option 4.

Coding Decoding Pattern Summary

The coding rule followed is:

1. Reverse the original word.
2. Take the reversed word. For the letters at odd positions (1st, 3rd, 5th, ...), shift them one step forward in the alphabetical order (+1). For the letters at even positions (2nd, 4th, 6th, ...), keep them as they are (0 shift).

Applying this rule to 'LOVELY' yields 'ZLFVPL'.

Revision Table: Coding Decoding

Additional Information: Types of Coding Decoding

Coding-decoding questions are common in logical reasoning. They test your ability to identify patterns in letter or number sequences. Common types include:

• Letter Coding: Letters are replaced by other letters based on a pattern (e.g., shifting positions, reversing, alternating shifts). This is the type used in this problem.
• Number/Symbol Coding: Words are coded into numbers or symbols.
• Mixed Coding: Words, numbers, or symbols are used together in the code.
• Substitution Coding: Specific words are assigned substitution codes.

To solve these problems, always start by comparing the given word and its code. Look for simple patterns first (like direct shifts or reversal) before moving to more complex ones (like alternating shifts, positional changes combined with shifts, etc.).