PASCAL 2024 Problem 18

A numerical value is assigned to each letter of the alphabet. The value of a word is determined by adding up the numerical values of each of its letters. The value of SET is 2 , the value of HAT is 7 , the value of TASTE is 3 , and the value of MAT is 4 . What is the value of the word MATH?

Answer Choices
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
E. 10