In a certain code, SUGAR is written as ARGSU. What is TEAST when decoded?

Options

A. FEAST
B. STATE
C. STEAT
D. ATEST

Answer

To decode the word TEAST based on the coding pattern observed in the word SUGAR, we can follow these steps:

1. **Identify the Pattern**: In the example given, SUGAR is coded as ARGSU. We can see that the first two letters (SU) of SUGAR have moved to the end, and the last three letters (GAR) have moved to the front. The middle letter (G) remains unchanged.

2. **Apply the Same Pattern to TEAST**:
- TEAST has 5 letters, just like SUGAR.
- The middle letter in TEAST is A (the 3rd letter).
- The first two letters (TE) will move to the end, and the last two letters (ST) will move to the front.

3. **Rearranging the Letters**:
- Start with the last two letters: ST
- Then the middle letter: A
- Finally, the first two letters: TE
- So, we get: ST + A + TE = STATE

4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, TEAST when decoded using the same pattern as SUGAR will be STATE.

### Final Answer: STATE