The distance light travels in one year is approximately 5,870,000,000,000 miles. The distance light travels in 100 years is:  Choose the correct option:	A) 587 × 10^8 miles	B) 587 × 10^10 miles	C) 587 × 10^-10 miles	D) 587 × 10^12 miles	E) 587 × 10^-12 miles
Solution:   The distance of the light travels in 100 years is:   5,870,000,000,000 × 100 miles.   = 587,000,000,000,000 miles.   = 587 × 10^12 miles.   Answer: (587 × 10^12 miles)
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The distance light travels in one year is approximately 5,870,000,000,000 miles. The distance light travels in 100 years is: