Final answer:
Mr. Anderson started with 180 inches of elastic, gave away 72 inches, and used 14 inches for a mask, leaving him with 94 inches. The closest given answer choice to 94 inches is 30 inches (option D), but it seems there is an error in the question as presented.
Step-by-step explanation:
Mr. Anderson initially had 5 yards of elastic which is equal to 5 x 36 inches = 180 inches. After giving away 2 yards (72 inches), he had 180 inches - 72 inches = 108 inches of elastic left. Then he used 14 inches for the first mask, leaving him with 108 inches - 14 inches = 94 inches of elastic.
However, none of the answer choices match 94 inches. The closest answer to 94 inches would be option D, which is 30 inches. There might be a typo or misinterpretation in the question as it stands. Considering possible choices, 94 inches is the correct amount of elastic Mr. Anderson has left.