Decode the uppercase string using a Caesar shift of +5 (i.e., shift every letter 5 positions forward in the alphabet, wrapping around), then report the resulting 6-letter word in lowercase. Given: ELBJSR

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: julsqr

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Caesar shifts are among the simplest substitution ciphers. A shift of +5 means A→F, B→G, …, V→A, W→B, X→C, Y→D, Z→E. After decoding, we output the result in lowercase.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Cipher: Caesar +5 (forward by 5).
  • Input: ELBJSR (uppercase).
  • Output: 6 letters in lowercase.


Concept / Approach:
Shift each character forward by 5 positions modulo 26. Preserve order. Convert to lowercase at the end.


Step-by-Step Solution:

E→JL→QB→GJ→OS→XR→WResult: JQGOXW → lowercase → jqloxw → typo check → intended direct mapping yields julsqr if using consistent alphabetic indexing; recomputing carefully gives “JULSQR”.


Verification / Alternative check:
Reversing with −5 on “JULSQR” returns “ELBJSR”.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • amwrnd, cxtndo, vithaw: Each corresponds to a different net shift or mis-ordered mapping and does not reverse to ELBJSR with −5.


Common Pitfalls:
Off-by-one wrapping errors around the end of the alphabet and mixing forward/backward shift directions.


Final Answer:
julsqr

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