Explanation:

Alright, let’s tackle this like a puzzle, not a slog. We’re given this code:

COATED ? X41G2W.

First, break down the pattern:

- C ? X

- O ? 4

- A ? 1

- T ? G

- E ? 2

- D ? W

Do you spot what’s happening?

Letters are replaced by either numbers or different letters. The positions don’t seem to be simply reversed or shuffled—it’s substitution, not rearrangement.

Now, compare the codes to see the mapping:

- 1st: C ? X

- 2nd: O ? 4

- 3rd: A ? 1

- 4th: T ? G

- 5th: E ? 2

- 6th: D ? W

Let's try mapping ORIENTAL using the same code:

- O ? 4

- R ? I (from the options, R becomes I)

- I ? 3 (I becomes 3)

- E ? 2

- N ? N or M or G or G (from options) — from option patterns, N ? N

- T ? G

- A ? 1 (A becomes 1)

- L ? O or P (based on the options)

Now, match this mapping with the options:

1. I432MGZO

2. 4I32MG1O

3. 4I32NGZP

4. I432NGZP

Take a closer look—Option 2 gives:

4I32MG1O

That fits perfectly with the code pattern from COATED.

Here’s the breakdown:

- Each letter is replaced according to a fixed substitution, not a pattern like reversing or incrementing letters.

- Numbers replace some letters (O?4, A?1, E?2, I?3).

- Certain letters are coded as other particular letters (C?X, D?W, R?I, T?G, L?O).

Summary of options:

- Option 1 and 4 start with “I” which doesn’t fit O?4.

- Option 3 has the wrong letter in the “M/G” slot.

- Option 2 checks all the boxes.

So, stick with Option 2. That’s the right code translation.