alleryStart learning →A left shift of 3 places in the alphabet is equal to a right shift of how many places?
A23
B13
C3
D26
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 23
Moving back 3 places in a 26 letter alphabet ends at the same letter as moving forward 23 places.
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