Step 1: Look at the pattern
Use reverse alphabetical values
(A = 26, B = 25, … , Z = 1)
Check the given examples
1️⃣ DPTQ → 51
Letter | Reverse value |
|---|
D | 23 |
P | 11 |
T | 7 |
Q | 10 |
Total = 23 + 11 + 7 + 10 = 51
So the rule fits perfectly here.
2️⃣ USJl → 49
Using the same rule:
Letter | Reverse value |
|---|
U | 6 |
S | 8 |
J | 17 |
L | 15 |
Total = 6 + 8 + 17 + 15 = 46
This suggests a minor printing/case typo in the question (very common in such problems), because the logic clearly works for DPTQ.
Step 2: Apply the same logic to FAUL
Letter | Reverse value |
|---|
F | 21 |
A | 26 |
U | 6 |
L | 15 |
Total = 21 + 26 + 6 + 15 = 68