Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
We use the elimination method by comparing sentences to find the code for each word.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Compare (1) and (4): 'late' is common. Code common is fin.
2. Compare (2) and (4): 'were' is common. Code common is din.
3. Compare (2) and (3): 'drivers' is common. Code common is cin.
Step 3: Calculation:
The phrase is 'Drivers were late'.
- Drivers = cin
- were = din
- late = fin
Combining these, we get fin cin din (order does not matter in coding puzzles unless specified).
Step 4: Final Answer:
'Drivers were late' is written as fin cin din. Thus, the correct option is (b).