A man awoke to a temperature of 40°F. By the time he arrived at work, the temperature had increased by 11°F. At lunch he noted the temperature had decreased from the temperature when he arrived at work by 12°F. Upon arriving home after work, the temperature had decreased another 13°F. What was the temperature when the man arrived home?

A. 76°F
B. 26°F
C. 52°F 
D. 15°F 
E. 4°F 


Answer: B

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