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FJGK is related to HLIM in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, IMJN is related to KOLP. To which of the following is OSPT related, following the same logic?
QUVR
QVUR
QURV
QVRU
QURV
Observe the pattern between pairs: 1st letter +2, 2nd letter +3, 3rd letter +3, 4th letter +2.
Observe the pattern between pairs: 1st letter +2, 2nd letter +3, 3rd letter +3, 4th letter +2.
Analyze the transformation pattern
Compare FJGK to HLIM: F(+2)=H, J(+2)=L, G(+2)=I, K(+2)=M. However, looking at the pattern for IMJN to KOLP: I(+2)=K, M(+2)=O, J(+2)=L, N(+2)=P. The constant rule is +2 for every letter.
Apply the rule to OSPT
Apply +2 to each letter of OSPT: O+2 = Q, S+2 = U, P+2 = R, T+2 = V. This yields QURV.
A: QUVR is incorrect as the sequence does not match the +2 mapping. B: QVUR is incorrect because the letter positions are swapped. D: QVRU is incorrect because the final two letters R and U are transposed.
C is correct because each letter in the source string is shifted forward by 2 positions in the English alphabet (O+2=Q, S+2=U, P+2=R, T+2=V) to form QURV.
In coding-decoding questions, always test the +N or -N shift on the first two letters; if the pattern holds, verify the remaining letters immediately to save time.