Decoding the Code Language Puzzle

This problem is a classic example of coding and decoding based on common words between phrases. We are given three statements in a certain code language and their corresponding codes. Our goal is to figure out the code for each individual word and then combine them to find the code for 'his wish'.

Analyzing the Given Statements

Let's list the given coded statements:

• 'my wish' is coded as 'rt bt'
• 'my fault' is coded as 'mt rt'
• 'his fault' is coded as 'mt kt'

Finding the Code for Each Word

We can compare the statements to find common words and their common codes. This process helps us isolate the code for each word.

Step 1: Compare 'my wish' and 'my fault'.

• Phrases: 'my wish', 'my fault'
• Codes: 'rt bt', 'mt rt'

The common word in both phrases is 'my'. The common code in both code strings is 'rt'.

Therefore, the code for 'my' is 'rt'.

my $\rightarrow$ rt

Step 2: Compare 'my fault' and 'his fault'.

• Phrases: 'my fault', 'his fault'
• Codes: 'mt rt', 'mt kt'

The common word in both phrases is 'fault'. The common code in both code strings is 'mt'.

Therefore, the code for 'fault' is 'mt'.

fault $\rightarrow$ mt

Step 3: Deduce the code for the remaining words.

• From 'my wish' (rt bt) and knowing 'my' is 'rt', the remaining word is 'wish' and the remaining code is 'bt'. So, 'wish' $\rightarrow$ 'bt'.
• From 'his fault' (mt kt) and knowing 'fault' is 'mt', the remaining word is 'his' and the remaining code is 'kt'. So, 'his' $\rightarrow$ 'kt'.

Let's summarize the individual word codes we found:

Determining the Code for 'his wish'

We need to find the code for 'his wish'. We have already found the codes for 'his' and 'wish'.

• Code for 'his' is 'kt'.
• Code for 'wish' is 'bt'.

Combining these codes, the code for 'his wish' is 'kt bt'. The order of the words in the code typically corresponds to the order of the words in the phrase, but sometimes it doesn't matter depending on the specific coding scheme. In this case, the most likely combination is 'kt bt'.

Therefore, 'his wish' will be written as 'kt bt' in that language.

Conclusion

By comparing the given coded phrases and identifying common elements, we systematically deduced the code for each individual word. Using these individual codes, we were able to determine the code for 'his wish'.

Revision Table: Code Language Decoding

Additional Information: Types of Coding-Decoding

Coding-decoding questions are common in reasoning sections of competitive exams. They test your ability to understand patterns and rules in artificial languages. Here are some common types:

• Letter Coding: Letters are replaced by other letters based on a specific pattern (e.g., shifting position in the alphabet, reverse order).
• Number Coding: Words are coded into numbers based on letter positions, values, or other arithmetic operations.
• Symbol Coding: Letters or words are represented by symbols.
• Mixed Letter/Number/Symbol Coding: A combination of the above types.
• Conditional Coding: Coding rules depend on specific conditions (e.g., if the first letter is a vowel, apply this rule).
• Coding based on Word Replacement: Words are directly replaced by other words, or codes are assigned to entire phrases based on common elements, as seen in this problem.

Practicing different types helps improve logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.