Write the Number $53.5 \times 10 ^ { 3 }$ In Scientific Notation

Multiple Choice

Write the number $53.5 \times 10 ^ { 3 }$ in scientific notation.

A) $535 \times 10 ^ { 2 }$
B) 53,500
C) $5.35 \times 10 ^ { 3 }$
D) $5.35 \times 10 ^ { 4 }$
E) $5.35 \times 10 ^ { 5 }$