GATE CS 2015 Set 3 — Question 4

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If ROAD is written as URDG, then SWAN should be written as:

Correct answer (B) VZDQ Solution The pattern in the given coding is to add 3 to the alphabetical position of each letter: For ROAD to URDG: R (18) + 3 = U (21) O (15) + 3 = R (18) A (1) + 3 = D (4) D (4) + 3 = G (7) Applying the same pattern to SWAN: S (19) + 3 = V (22) W (23) + 3 = Z (26) A (1) + 3 = D (4) N (14) + 3 = Q (17) So, SWAN is written as VZDQ. The correct option is (B). Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) VZDQ Solution The pattern in the given coding is to add 3 to the alphabetical position of each letter: For ROAD to URDG: R (18) + 3 = U (21) O (15) + 3 = R (18) A (1) + 3 = D (4) D (4) + 3 = G (7) Applying the same pattern to SWAN: S (19) + 3 = V (22) W (23) + 3 = Z (26) A (1) + 3 = D (4) N (14) + 3 = Q (17) So, SWAN is written as VZDQ. The correct option is (B).

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