GAUSS8 2004 Problem 19

Chloe has made a code out of the alphabet by assigning a numerical value to each letter. She then assigns a numerical value to a word by adding up the numerical values of the letters in the word. Using her code, the numerical value of BAT is 6. Also, her code gives numerical values of 8 to CAT and 12 to CAR. Using her code, what is the numerical value of BAR?

Answer Choices
A. 10
B. 14
C. 18
D. 12
E. 20