This computer science problem involves algorithmic thinking and programming concepts. The solution below explains the approach, logic, and implementation step by step.
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Step 1: Analyze the given coding pattern. The problem states that "COULD" is written as "BNTKC". Let's find the relationship between each letter in the original word and its coded counterpart. C B (C is the 3rd letter, B is the 2nd letter; B is the letter before C) O N (O is the 15th letter, N is the 14th letter; N is the letter before O) U T (U is the 21st letter, T is the 20th letter; T is the letter before U) L K (L is the 12th letter, K is the 11th letter; K is the letter before L) D C (D is the 4th letter, C is the 3rd letter; C is the letter before D) The pattern is that each letter in the original word is replaced by the letter immediately preceding it in the English alphabet (a shift of -1). Step 2: Apply the pattern to the word "MOULDING". We need to find how "MOULDING" will be written using the same coding pattern. M L (M - 1 = L) O N (O - 1 = N) U T (U - 1 = T) L K (L - 1 = K) D C (D - 1 = C) I H (I - 1 = H) N M (N - 1 = M) G F (G - 1 = F) Step 3: Form the coded word and compare with options. The coded word for "MOULDING" is LNTKCHMF. Now, let's check the given options: (b) LNKTC HMF (c) LNTKCHM (e) None of these Our derived code LNTKCHMF does not exactly match option (b) (which has K instead of T for the third letter) or option (c) (which is missing the final F). Therefore, the correct option is (e). The final answer is e) None of these That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.