In a certain code, P is written as "#", A as "%", C as "$", and E as "@". Using the same code, how is "PEACE" written?
Verbal Reasoning
Coding Decoding
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: #@%$@
Explanation
Introduction / Context:This is a direct symbol substitution problem. Each letter has a unique symbol mapping and the coded word is formed by replacing letters in order.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- P -> #
- A -> %
- C -> $
- E -> @
- Target word: PEACE
Concept / Approach:Replace letters one by one according to the mapping without rearranging positions.
Step-by-Step Solution:P -> #E -> @A -> %C -> $E -> @Therefore "PEACE" is "#@%$@".
Verification / Alternative check:Check each symbol against the mapping; all positions agree.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- #@%@#: wrong at the 4th position (should be $ for C).
- #@#$@: wrong at the 3rd position (should be % for A).
- %#@$%: wrong order of letters; also ends with % instead of @.
- None of these: Not applicable as #@%$@ is valid.
Common Pitfalls:Accidentally reordering letters or mixing the symbols for A and C since both are non-alphabetic and easy to confuse.
Final Answer:#@%$@