The Distance Between the Sun and Mercury Is Approximately $3.6 \times 10 ^ { 7 }$

Multiple Choice

The distance between the Sun and Mercury is approximately $3.6 \times 10 ^ { 7 }$ miles. Use scientific notation to express this distance in feet. ( Hint: 5,280 feet = 1 mile.)

A) $190.08 \times 10 ^ { 9 }$ ft
B) $0.19008 \times 10 ^ { 12 }$ ft
C) $1.9008 \times 10 ^ { 12 }$ ft
D) $1.9008 \times 10 ^ { 11 }$ ft
E) $19.008 \times 10 ^ { 10 }$ ft