In a certain code, FIRE is coded as DGPC. What will be the last letter of the coded word for SHOT?

Question

In a certain code, FIRE is coded as DGPC. What will be the last letter of the coded word for SHOT?

1. A. Q
2. B. R (Correct answer)
3. C. S
4. D. T

Correct Answer

Option B — R

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is R.

Key Points

• This is a letter-shift (coding–decoding) question.
• Find the rule from the given code, then apply it.
• FIRE → DGPC. Compare each letter's alphabet position:
• F (6) → D (4): −2
• I (9) → G (7): −2
• R (18) → P (16): −2
• E (5) → C (3): −2
• So every letter moves 2 places back in the alphabet.
• Apply the same to SHOT:
• S → Q, H → F, O → M, T → R.
• The question asks for the last letter of the coded word, which is T → R.
• in shift codes, convert letters to their positions (A=1 … Z=26), find the constant offset, and apply it.
• A '−2' shift means subtract 2 from each position.

Exam Tip

• you only need the required letter — here just T, so you can skip coding the rest and save time.