john left home and drove at the rate of 50 mph for 2 hours. he stopped for lunch then drove for another 3 hours at the rate of 55 mph to reach his destination. how many miles did john drive? Choose one:
A) 235 miles . B) 245 miles . C) 255 miles . D) 265 miles . E) 275 miles .
<gadget id="calculator">50 * 2</gadget>
<output>100</output>

<gadget id="calculator">3 * 55</gadget>
<output>165</output>

<gadget id="calculator">100 + 165</gadget>
<output>265</output>

<result>D</result>
john left home and drove at the rate of 50 mph for 2 hours. he stopped for lunch then drove for another 3 hours at the rate of 55 mph to reach his destination. how many miles did john drive?
add(multiply(50, 2), multiply(3, 55))
"the total distance d traveled by john is given by d = 50 * 2 + 3 * 55 = 265 miles . answer d"