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Letters are numbered A=1, B=2, ... up to Z=26. Using the sum of letter values, what number does the word CAT represent?

1. 24
2. 46
3. 48
4. 50

Correct answer: 24

Solution

Each letter is replaced by its alphabetical position and the values are added. C=3, A=1, T=20, so the total is 3+1+20=24, which matches the correct option.

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