Position Arithmetic: Worksheet 2 - Beginner Practice Position Arithmetic BEGINNER

Ready to master Position Arithmetic? This entry level practice worksheet (2/10) presents 20 beginner-level challenges. Focus area: pattern recognition. Learn to solve position arithmetic reasoning questions, handle position arithmetic practice, and perfect position arithmetic for competitive exams with our step-by-step solutions.

📝 Worksheet 2 of 10 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Beginner level

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Question 1

If 'FILE' is coded as 'BEHA' using the rule 'subtract 4 from each letter's position' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'OPERATING' coded?
Each letter position -4: FILE → BEHA

Question 2

If 'FLOWER' is coded as 'RJSQOB' using the rule 'multiply each letter's position by 3' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'HAT' coded?
Each letter position ×3: FLOWER → RJSQOB

Question 3

If 'EXAM' is coded as 'GZCO' using the rule 'add 2 to each letter's position' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'COW' coded?
Each letter position +2: EXAM → GZCO

Question 4

If 'KEY' is coded as 'GAU' using the rule 'subtract 4 from each letter's position' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'NUMBER' coded?
Each letter position -4: KEY → GAU

Question 5

If 'FIRE' is coded as 'LRJJ' using the rule 'multiply each letter's position by 2' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'PUZZLED' coded?
Each letter position ×2: FIRE → LRJJ

Question 6

If 'FLOW' is coded as '56' using the rule 'sum of the positions of all letters', then how is 'PROBLEM' coded?
Sum of positions: FLOW → 56

Question 7

If 'FIRE' is coded as 'ILUH' using the rule 'add 3 to each letter's position' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'NOTE' coded?
Each letter position +3: FIRE → ILUH

Question 8

If 'CERTIFICATE' is coded as 'IOBHARAICHO' using the rule 'multiply each letter's position by 3' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'HARDWARE' coded?
Each letter position ×3: CERTIFICATE → IOBHARAICHO

Question 9

If 'METAL' is coded as 'MOHCJ' using the rule 'multiply each letter's position by 3' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'PROTOCOL' coded?
Each letter position ×3: METAL → MOHCJ

Question 10

If 'DEVELOPMENT' is coded as '131' using the rule 'sum of the positions of all letters', then how is 'STREAM' coded?
Sum of positions: DEVELOPMENT → 131

Question 11

If 'CONSTANT' is coded as 'DPOTUBOU' using the rule 'add 1 to each letter's position' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'PUZZLED' coded?
Each letter position +1: CONSTANT → DPOTUBOU

Question 12

If 'PROCESSOR' is coded as '128' using the rule 'sum of the positions of all letters', then how is 'PRIME' coded?
Sum of positions: PROCESSOR → 128

Question 13

If 'BAG' is coded as 'ZYE' using the rule 'subtract 2 from each letter's position' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'WIND' coded?
Each letter position -2: BAG → ZYE

Question 14

If 'FIRE' is coded as 'ADMZ' using the rule 'subtract 5 from each letter's position' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'STORAGE' coded?
Each letter position -5: FIRE → ADMZ

Question 15

If 'NETWORK' is coded as 'BJNTDJV' using the rule 'multiply each letter's position by 2' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'SECRET' coded?
Each letter position ×2: NETWORK → BJNTDJV

Question 16

If 'SOFTWARE' is coded as 'LDLNTBJJ' using the rule 'multiply each letter's position by 2' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'FLY' coded?
Each letter position ×2: SOFTWARE → LDLNTBJJ

Question 17

If 'CONSTANT' is coded as 'FRQVWDQW' using the rule 'add 3 to each letter's position' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'SECRET' coded?
Each letter position +3: CONSTANT → FRQVWDQW

Question 18

If 'PATTERN' is coded as 'VCHHOBP' using the rule 'multiply each letter's position by 3' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'HEN' coded?
Each letter position ×3: PATTERN → VCHHOBP

Question 19

If 'HEN' is coded as '27' using the rule 'sum of the positions of all letters', then how is 'PATTERN' coded?
Sum of positions: HEN → 27

Question 20

If 'HAT' is coded as 'CVO' using the rule 'subtract 5 from each letter's position' (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26, wrap around), then how is 'MAP' coded?
Each letter position -5: HAT → CVO
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