Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of :: ?- # : XFL :: KSY : %

Solution:

We are given the pattern:

: XFL :: KSY : %

We need to find how letters are transforming from the left pair and apply the same rule to the right pair.

Step 1: Compare # with XFL

Let’s analyze letter-wise shifts:

• K → X : shift of +13
• S → F : shift of +13 (wrapping around alphabet)
• Y → L : shift of +13 (wrapping around alphabet)

So, the rule is: each letter is shifted forward by 13 positions (ROT13 pattern).

Step 2: Apply the same rule to KSY

• K → X
• S → F
• Y → L

So, % = XFL

Step 3: Now find

We reverse the process (apply same 13-letter shift to get # from XFL backward):

• X → K
• F → S
• L → Y

So, # = KSY

But since KSY is already given, the consistent matching option corresponds to the pair where the transformation rule holds.

Final Answer:

# = SAG, % = PXD ✔️