Decoding Code Language Patterns: THANKS to SKNTHA

This problem involves a coding language where words are transformed based on a specific rule. We are given the example of how the word THANKS is coded as SKNTHA. Our task is to apply the same rule to the word STUPID to find its coded form.

Analyzing the Code Rule: THANKS to SKNTHA

Let's look at the word THANKS and its coded form SKNTHA. We can observe the positions of the letters in the original word:

THANKS

T (Position 1), H (Position 2), A (Position 3), N (Position 4), K (Position 5), S (Position 6)

Now, let's look at the coded word SKNTHA and see which position from the original word each letter corresponds to:

SKNTHA

• S is the letter at Position 6 in THANKS.
• K is the letter at Position 5 in THANKS.
• N is the letter at Position 4 in THANKS.
• T is the letter at Position 1 in THANKS.
• H is the letter at Position 2 in THANKS.
• A is the letter at Position 3 in THANKS.

So, the letters from the original word THANKS are rearranged based on their initial positions. The order of the positions in the coded word SKNTHA is 6, 5, 4, 1, 2, 3. This means the 6th letter comes first, then the 5th, then the 4th, then the 1st, then the 2nd, and finally the 3rd letter.

Applying the Code Rule to STUPID

Now, let's apply this same rule to the word STUPID. First, identify the letters and their positions in STUPID:

STUPID

S (Position 1), T (Position 2), U (Position 3), P (Position 4), I (Position 5), D (Position 6)

Using the position order rule derived from THANKS (6, 5, 4, 1, 2, 3), let's find the corresponding letters from STUPID:

• Position 6: D
• Position 5: I
• Position 4: P
• Position 1: S
• Position 2: T
• Position 3: U

Combining these letters in the order 6, 5, 4, 1, 2, 3 gives us the coded word: D I P S T U.

So, STUPID is coded as DIPSTU in this language.

Comparing the Result with Options

Let's compare our derived coded word, DIPSTU, with the given options:

None of the first three options match the coded word DIPSTU that we derived based on the rule from THANKS to SKNTHA. Therefore, the correct answer is None of the above.

Revision Table: Code Language Analysis

Additional Information: Letter Coding and Reasoning

Code language and letter coding questions are common in logical reasoning sections of exams. These questions test your ability to identify patterns and rules based on given examples.

• Types of Patterns: Patterns can involve reversing the word, shifting letters by a certain number of positions (like in Caesar cipher), rearranging letters based on specific rules (like the position-based rule seen here), replacing letters with others, or a combination of these.
• Solving Strategy: The key is to carefully analyze the relationship between the original word and its coded form in the example provided. Look for changes in letter order, letter substitution, or any mathematical operation applied to letter positions or values. Once the rule is identified, apply it consistently to the word you need to code.
• Position-Based Coding: This specific problem uses a position-based coding rule where the letters are simply moved to new positions according to a fixed sequence derived from the original positions.

Practicing various types of coding-decoding problems helps in quickly identifying the underlying pattern and solving the questions accurately.