Explanation:

Let’s break down the coding pattern:

- Look at 'GERMAN' ? 'HFSLZM':

- G?H (+1), E?F (+1), R?S (+1), M?L (-1), A?Z (-1), N?M (-1)

- Pattern: First half of the word, each letter +1; second half, each letter -1.

- Let's check 'RUSTIC' ? 'SVTSHB':

- R?S (+1), U?V (+1), S?T (+1), T?S (-1), I?H (-1), C?B (-1)

- Pattern matches.

Now, for 'DIVIDE':

- D?E (+1), I?J (+1), V?W (+1), I?H (-1), D?C (-1), E?D (-1)

- So, the coded word: EJW HCD

Let’s check options:

1. CHUJEF

2. CHUHCD

3. EJWJEF

4. EJWHCD

Correct answer is Option:4 – EJWHCD

- The coding pattern splits the word in two halves: first half +1, second half -1.

- Option 4 matches this logic perfectly.

- No other options fit the identified pattern.

- So, Option 4 is highlighted as correct.