Question

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?

• A. POZR
• B. PRZO
• C. PORZ
• D. PRDE

Answer 1

Answer:

C. PORZ

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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✅ Final Answer: PORZ