JILT is related to AZCK in a certain way based on the English alphabetical order. In the same way, ZYBJ is related to QPSA. To which of the following options is YXAI related, following the same logic?

APOZR

BPRZO

CPORZ

DPRDE

Answer:

C. PORZ

Read Explanation:

Let’s find the pattern.

Step 1: Observe the first pair

JILT → AZCK

Alphabet positions:

J = 10
I = 9
L = 12
T = 20

AZCK positions:

A = 1
Z = 26
C = 3
K = 11

Now check the pattern:

10 + 1 = 11
9 + 26 = 35
12 + 3 = 15
20 + 11 = 31

Each pair adds up to 11, 35, 15, 31 — not consistent.

Instead, check reverse alphabet rule (Atbash cipher):

Reverse position = 27 − letter position

Example:
J (10) → 27 − 10 = 17 (Q) ❌ (not A)

So not simple reverse.

Step 2: Look carefully at transformation

J → A (10 → 1 = −9)
I → Z (9 → 26 = +17)
L → C (12 → 3 = −9)
T → K (20 → 11 = −9)

Notice pattern:
Odd positions (1st, 3rd, 4th?) mostly −9
Second letter is +17

But observe:

−9 mod 26 = +17
So effectively each letter is shifted −9 (cyclically).

Check:

J (10 − 9 = 1) → A ✅
I (9 − 9 = 0 → 26) → Z ✅
L (12 − 9 = 3) → C ✅
T (20 − 9 = 11) → K ✅

Rule: Each letter is shifted 9 positions backward.

Step 3: Verify second pair

ZYBJ → QPSA

Z (26 − 9 = 17) → Q ✅
Y (25 − 9 = 16) → P ✅
B (2 − 9 = −7 → 19) → S ✅
J (10 − 9 = 1) → A ✅

Rule confirmed.

Step 4: Apply to YXAI

Y (25 − 9 = 16) → P
X (24 − 9 = 15) → O
A (1 − 9 = −8 → 18) → R
I (9 − 9 = 0 → 26) → Z

So,

YXAI → PORZ

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