Decode the symbol string to letters using the given letter→symbol code. Code: A→@, C→#, D→$, E→%, M→^, S→&, N→*, R→α, Q→β, V→γ, L→δ Given symbols: ^ @ α γ % δ
Verbal Reasoning
Coding Decoding
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: MARVEL
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Here a fixed set of letters is encoded as symbols. We must invert the mapping to recover the original word.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- A→@, C→#, D→$, E→%, M→^, S→&, N→*, R→α, Q→β, V→γ, L→δ.
- Symbol string: ^ @ α γ % δ.
Concept / Approach:Translate each symbol back to its letter using the inverse of the given table.
Step-by-Step Solution:
^ → M@ → Aα → Rγ → V% → Eδ → LRecovered word: MARVELVerification / Alternative check:Re-encode MARVEL using the forward code to obtain the same symbol sequence.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- MASTER, MENACE, MASQUE: At least one letter in each does not match the decoded letters at a specific position (e.g., the third position must be R due to α).
Common Pitfalls:Reading γ as G; it encodes V per the table.
Final Answer:MARVEL