Solve the Problem $h$ Feet Above the Surface of the Earth, the Approximate Distance

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-At an altitude of $h$ feet above the surface of the earth, the approximate distance in miles that a person can see is given by $\mathrm { d } = 1.2247 \sqrt { \mathrm { h } }$ . How far can a person see if if he or she is 1260 feet above the earth's surface? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile.

A) $45.9 \mathrm { mi }$
B) $49.2 \mathrm { mi }$
C) $43.5 \mathrm { mi }$
D) $44.6 \mathrm { mi }$