Decoding the Pattern: STEERING to TEIGTEIG

This problem is a type of coding and decoding question often found in reasoning sections. We are given an example of how a word (STEERING) is coded into another string (TEIGTEIG). Our task is to understand the logic or rule applied in this coding and then use the same rule to code the word QUESTION.

Analyzing the Example: STEERING coded as TEIGTEIG

Let's look at the word STEERING and its code TEIGTEIG.

• The word STEERING has 8 letters.
• The code TEIGTEIG also has 8 letters.
• The code TEIGTEIG appears to be the sequence "TEIG" repeated twice.

Now, let's try to find where the sequence "TEIG" might come from within the word STEERING.

Let's number the positions of the letters in STEERING:

S T E E R I N G
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

The sequence TEIG contains the letters:

• T is the letter at position 2 in STEERING.
• E is the letter at position 3 in STEERING.
• I is the letter at position 6 in STEERING.
• G is the letter at position 8 in STEERING.

So, the logic seems to be:

1. Take the letters from positions 2, 3, 6, and 8 of the original word.
2. Form a four-letter sequence using these letters in order.
3. Repeat this four-letter sequence twice to get the eight-letter code.

Let's verify this rule with the example STEERING:

• Letters at positions 2, 3, 6, 8 are T, E, I, G.
• The sequence is TEIG.
• Repeating it twice gives TEIGTEIG. This matches the given code.

Applying the Logic to QUESTION

Now we apply the same rule to the word QUESTION. First, let's number the positions of the letters in QUESTION:

Q U E S T I O N
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

According to the rule, we need the letters at positions 2, 3, 6, and 8:

• Position 2: U
• Position 3: E
• Position 6: I
• Position 8: N

The sequence formed by these letters is UEIN.

Now, we repeat this sequence twice to get the code for QUESTION:

UEIN + UEIN = UEINUEIN

Wait, let me double-check the pattern based on the provided answer. The provided answer is USINUSIN. If the code for QUESTION is USINUSIN, where does USIN come from in QUESTION?

Q U E S T I O N
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

• U is at position 2.
• S is at position 4.
• I is at position 6.
• N is at position 8.

So, the letters U, S, I, N are from positions 2, 4, 6, 8 of QUESTION. Let's re-evaluate the STEERING example with this new set of positions (2, 4, 6, 8).

S T E E R I N G
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

• Letter at position 2: T
• Letter at position 4: E
• Letter at position 6: I
• Letter at position 8: G

The sequence is TEIG. Repeating it twice gives TEIGTEIG. This matches the example perfectly!

Therefore, the correct logic is: Take the letters from positions 2, 4, 6, and 8 of the original word, form a four-letter sequence, and repeat it twice.

Let's apply this confirmed logic to QUESTION again:

Q U E S T I O N
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Letters at positions 2, 4, 6, 8 are:

• Position 2: U
• Position 4: S
• Position 6: I
• Position 8: N

The sequence is USIN.

Repeating this sequence twice gives the code:

USIN + USIN = USINUSIN

Comparing with Options

Let's compare our derived code USINUSIN with the given options:

• Option 1: USINVSIN
• Option 2: USJNUSIN
• Option 3: USINUSIN
• Option 4: USINUSJN

Our derived code, USINUSIN, matches Option 3.

The pattern is consistent, and the coded word for QUESTION is USINUSIN.

Revision Table: Coding Pattern Summary

Additional Information: Logical Reasoning & Coding

Coding and decoding questions are a common part of logical reasoning tests. They assess your ability to identify patterns and apply rules. These patterns can be based on various principles:

• Letter Shifting: Each letter is shifted a fixed number of places forward or backward in the alphabet (e.g., A becomes B, B becomes C, or A becomes Z, B becomes Y).
• Position Change: Letters in the word change their positions according to a specific rule (e.g., reversing the word, swapping adjacent letters, taking letters from specific positions). This question falls into this category.
• Letter Substitution: Each letter is replaced by another specific letter, number, or symbol. This substitution can be random or follow a pattern (e.g., vowels replaced by numbers, consonants replaced by symbols).
• Mathematical Operations: Sometimes, letters are assigned numerical values based on their alphabetical position, and mathematical operations are performed.
• Mixed Patterns: A combination of the above rules might be used.

To solve these problems effectively, it's crucial to:

• Carefully analyze the given example(s).
• Look for simple patterns first (like repetition, reversing, basic shifts).
• Check positions of letters.
• If letters are replaced, consider alphabetical order or specific substitutions.
• Test your hypothesized rule against the given example to ensure it works.
• Apply the confirmed rule to the word you need to code or decode.