Luke and Seth started out to visit Uncle Arnie. After driving 50 miles, they saw a restaurant, and
Luke wanted to stop for lunch. Seth wanted to look for something better, so they drove on for 8
miles before giving up and going back to the restaurant. After eating they traveled on for 26 more
miles from the restaurant. Seth saw a sign for a classic car museum, which they decided to visit.
The museum was 6 miles from their route. After returning to the main road, they drove for another 40
miles and arrived at Uncle Arnie’s house.How many miles did they drive on the way there?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers:  A) 444 miles  B) 344 miles  C) 244 miles  D) 144 miles  E) 644 miles
Use a drawing to show their travels.   The distances don’t have to be to sc   50 + 26 + 40= 
<gadget id="calculator">50 + 26 + 40</gadget>
<output>116</output>
116 miles from house to house     50 + 8 + 8= 
<gadget id="calculator">  50 + 8 + 8</gadget>
<output>66</output>
66 miles past restaurant and back    66 + 26= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 66 + 26</gadget>
<output>92</output>
92 miles to museum turnoff   92 + 6 + 6= 
<gadget id="calculator">92 + 6 + 6</gadget>
<output>104</output>
104 miles back to main route    104 + 40= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 104 + 40</gadget>
<output>144</output>
144 miles total driven   correct answer 144 miles
<result>D</result>
Luke and Seth started out to visit Uncle Arnie. After driving 50 miles, they saw a restaurant, and
Luke wanted to stop for lunch. Seth wanted to look for something better, so they drove on for 8
miles before giving up and going back to the restaurant. After eating they traveled on for 26 more
miles from the restaurant. Seth saw a sign for a classic car museum, which they decided to visit.
The museum was 6 miles from their route. After returning to the main road, they drove for another 40
miles and arrived at Uncle Arnie’s house.How many miles did they drive on the way there?