Maria is traveling for business. she starts by traveling from mexico city to singapore which is about 1.26 x 10^4 miles. she then travels from singapore to new york which is approximately 9.53 x 10^3 miles. what is the total distance that maria traveled? a) 1.079 x 10^4 miles b) 1.079 x 10^3 miles c) 1.079 x 10^7 miles d) 2.213 x 10^4 miles