Question

If NOR is coded as 2-3-6, then how should REST be coded in the same code language?

• A. 6-19-6-7
• B. 5-19-5-8
• C. 6-19-7-8
• D. 6-18-5-8

Hint:

Try numbering the alphabet starting from M as 1.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

An easier way to see this pattern is to write the alphabet starting from M instead of A, and number it 1 to 26 in that new order.

1. Build the shifted list: $M=1, N=2, O=3, P=4, Q=5, R=6, S=7, T=8, U=9, \ldots, Z=14, A=15, B=16, C=17, D=18, E=19, \ldots, L=26$.
2. Check it against the clue: in this list N=2, O=3 and R=6, which matches the given code NOR = 2-3-6 exactly, confirming the list is correct.
3. Read off REST: from the same list, R=6, E=19, S=7 and T=8.

Putting these together, REST is coded as 6-19-7-8, which is option C. \[ \boxed{6\text{-}19\text{-}7\text{-}8} \]