In a certain code, 'NATIONAL' is coded as 'OCWMTTHT'. How will 'SECULAR' be coded in that code?

A'TGFYQIX'

B'TGFYQYG'

C'TGFYQGY' ✓ Correct

D'TGHYRHW'

Correct answer: (C) 'TGFYQGY'

Explanation

SECULAR is coded as TGFYQGY.

In NATIONAL each letter shifts by +1, +2, +3 up to +8 in order.

Apply +1 to +7 to the seven letters of SECULAR.

S+1=T, E+2=G, C+3=F, U+4=Y, L+5=Q, A+6=G, R+7=Y.

The code is TGFYQGY.

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