Question

When each letter in the phrase "my huge taco" is replaced by a different digit, the value of m+y+h+u+g+e+t+a+c+o will be

A. 9
B. 10
C. 45
D. 55

This is confusing, can I get an explanation and help?

Answer 1

Since they have to be different digits, use the smallest numbers and add them.