In a certain language code, DIAMOND is coded as VQYMKLV. How is CRUELTY coded?

AWHFVMFB

BXIFVMFB

CWHEUNFA ✓ Correct

DWIEUNGA

Correct answer: (C) WHEUNFA

Explanation

CRUELTY becomes WHEUNFA.

Each letter x is replaced by the letter numbered 26 - x.

Check: A(1) to Y(25), D(4) to V(22), matching DIAMOND.

C,R,U,E,L,T,Y = 3,18,21,5,12,20,25.

26 - each = 23,8,5,21,14,6,1 = W,H,E,U,N,F,A.

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