In a certain code “MEANS” is coded as “HMZVN”, then how is the word “STATE” is coded ?OptionsETATSTUBUFNoneGVCVUVGZGH

To solve how the word "STATE" is coded, we first need to analyze how "MEANS" is transformed into "HMZVN".

1. ### Break Down the Problem

We will break down the transformation from each letter in "MEANS" to its corresponding letter in "HMZVN" to identify any patterns.

• M → H
• E → M
• A → Z
• N → V
• S → N

2. ### Relevant Concepts

Analyzing the letter shifts:

• M to H: M (13) → H (8) = -5
• E to M: E (5) → M (13) = +8
• A to Z: A (1) → Z (26) = -1 (or +25)
• N to V: N (14) → V (22) = +8
• S to N: S (19) → N (14) = -5

The coding pattern seems to alternate between a shift of -5 and +8, which can be generalized as a specific shifting sequence.

3. ### Analysis and Detail

Now let's apply this coding pattern to the word "STATE":

1. S → (19 - 5) = N (14)
2. T → (20 + 8) = B (2)
3. A → (1 - 1) = Z (26)
4. T → (20 + 8) = B (2)
5. E → (5 - 5) = Z (26)

By applying this transformation, we have:

• S → N
• T → B
• A → Z
• T → B
• E → Z

4. ### Verify and Summarize

We have derived the transforms: S→N, T→B, A→Z, T→B, E→Z. Compiling these, we get the coded word as "NBZBZ".

Final Answer

The word “STATE” is coded as "NBZBZ". Since this option is not among those provided (ETATSTUBUFNoneGVCVUVGZGH), it appears there may be an error or inconsistency in the coding method or options provided.