Find the total number of prime factors in the expression (4)^11 x (7)^3 x (11)^2  Choose the correct option:
A) 26
B) 22
C) 25
D) 27
E) 29

Rationale: "( 4 ) ^ 11 x ( 7 ) ^ 3 x ( 11 ) ^ 2 = ( 2 x 2 ) ^ 11 x ( 7 ) ^ 3 x ( 11 ) ^ 2 = 2 ^ 11 x 2 ^ 11 x 7 ^ 3 x 11 ^ 2 = 2 ^ 22 x 7 ^ 3 x 11 ^ 2 total number of prime factors = ( 22 + 3 + 2 ) = 27 . answer is d ."
Answer: D