Atbash mapping (mirror alphabet) on each letter ACFJ : ZXUQ :: EGIN : ?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: VTRM

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Here the relation uses the Atbash (mirror) cipher: each letter maps to its symmetric counterpart in the alphabet (A↔Z, B↔Y, C↔X, etc.).



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • ACFJ maps to ZXUQ.
  • We apply the same mirror mapping to EGIN.
  • Alphabet symmetry pairs sum to 27 if A=1 … Z=26.


Concept / Approach:
For any letter L with numeric value n, its mirror is 27−n. Do this for each letter independently to transform the word.



Step-by-Step Solution:

E(5) → V(22) because 5+22=27.G(7) → T(20) because 7+20=27.I(9) → R(18) because 9+18=27.N(14) → M(13) because 14+13=27.Thus, EGIN → VTRM.


Verification / Alternative check:
Applying the mirror mapping again to VTRM returns EGIN, showing the mapping is its own inverse.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • VUSQ/UTRP/VRPM: Each has at least one letter that does not satisfy the 27-sum mirror rule for E, G, I, N.


Common Pitfalls:
Attempting constant forward/backward shifts; forgetting that Atbash maps A→Z, not A→W.


Final Answer:
VTRM

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