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SubjectsReasoningVerbal ReasoningChapter 3 — Coding-Decoding3.3 Mixed & Symbol Coding

Topic 3.3 · Reasoning · Coding-Decoding

Mixed & Symbol Coding

Mixed & Symbol Coding is studied as part of "Coding-Decoding" (Verbal Reasoning) in Reasoning. Coding-decoding translates letters and numbers using fixed rules — shift, reverse, operation-based or mixed.

In the examination context, mixed & symbol coding carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

Operation coding
Position numbers added/subtracted
Matrix coding
Row-column lookup tables
Shift coding
Each letter replaced by one at a fixed distance
Reverse coding
A↔Z, B↔Y...

Key Points

  • Shift coding — Each letter replaced by one at a fixed distance
  • Reverse coding — A↔Z, B↔Y...
  • Operation coding — Position numbers added/subtracted
  • Matrix coding — Row-column lookup tables

Important Names

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Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »Identify the rule from the example pairs, then apply it to the question word. Check both letters and positions.

Related topics

3.1 Letter Coding3.2 Number Coding3.4 Matrix Coding
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