Understanding Code Language Reasoning

The problem asks us to decode a pattern used to transform the word "LINE" into "PMRI" and then apply that same pattern to the word "WORK" to find its coded form. This is a classic coding-decoding question based on letter shifting or substitution.

Analyzing the LINE to PMRI Transformation

Let's look at the relationship between each letter in "LINE" and its corresponding letter in "PMRI". We can analyze their positions in the English alphabet (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26).

From the table, it's clear that each letter in the original word "LINE" is shifted forward by 4 positions in the alphabet to get the corresponding letter in the coded word "PMRI". This is a consistent pattern.

Applying the Code Pattern to WORK

Now, we will apply the same '+4' shift pattern to each letter of the word "WORK".

• W: W is the 23rd letter. Shifting forward by 4 positions gives $23 + 4 = 27$. In a 26-letter alphabet, the 27th position wraps around to the 1st letter, which is A. So, W becomes A.
• O: O is the 15th letter. Shifting forward by 4 positions gives $15 + 4 = 19$. The 19th letter is S. So, O becomes S.
• R: R is the 18th letter. Shifting forward by 4 positions gives $18 + 4 = 22$. The 22nd letter is V. So, R becomes V.
• K: K is the 11th letter. Shifting forward by 4 positions gives $11 + 4 = 15$. The 15th letter is O. So, K becomes O.

Combining the coded letters, W becomes A, O becomes S, R becomes V, and K becomes O. Therefore, "WORK" will be written as "ASVO" in this code language.

Conclusion on Coded Word for WORK

Following the pattern observed in the transformation of LINE to PMRI (a +4 shift for each letter), the word WORK is coded as ASVO.

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Additional Information on Coding-Decoding

Coding-decoding is a common type of reasoning question. It involves finding a rule or pattern that relates a set of words or numbers to another set of words or numbers. Once the pattern is identified, it is used to decode a new word or number or encode a given one.

Common types of patterns include:

• Letter shifting (forward or backward by a fixed number of positions, or by a variable number).
• Letter substitution (one letter replaced by another based on a rule).
• Position-based changes (e.g., reversing the word, swapping letters).
• Patterns based on vowels and consonants.
• Mixed patterns combining letters and numbers or symbols.

Solving these problems requires careful observation and logical deduction to identify the underlying rule.