Alphabetical Value Calculation for Words

This problem asks us to assign numerical values to alphabets starting from A=1, B=2, and so on, up to Z=26. After assigning these values, we need to find the sum of the numerical values for the letters in the word "WCM".

Understanding Alphabetical Assignment

First, let's list the numerical values for the letters involved in the word "WCM" based on the given assignment:

• A = 1
• B = 2
• C = 3
• ...
• M = 13
• ...
• W = 23
• ...
• Z = 26

Specifically, for the word "WCM", we need the values for W, C, and M.

Step-by-Step Sum Calculation for WCM

Let's find the numerical value for each letter in "WCM":

1. Value of W: Counting from A=1, W is the 23rd letter. So, the numerical value for W is 23.
2. Value of C: Counting from A=1, C is the 3rd letter. So, the numerical value for C is 3.
3. Value of M: Counting from A=1, M is the 13th letter. So, the numerical value for M is 13.

Now, to find the sum of WCM, we add these individual numerical values:

Sum of WCM = Value of W + Value of C + Value of M

Using the numerical values we found:

$$ \text{Sum of WCM} = 23 + 3 + 13 $$

$$ \text{Sum of WCM} = 26 + 13 $$

$$ \text{Sum of WCM} = 39 $$

Final Sum

The sum of the numerical values for the letters in "WCM" is 39.

Therefore, the correct answer is 39.