Country X imported approximately $1.44 billion of goods in 1996. If Country X imported $360 million of goods in the first two months of 1997 and continued to import goods at the same rate for the rest of the year, by how much would Country Xs 1997 imports exceed those of 1996?
Choose the correct choice
A) $24 million
B) $120 million
C) $644 million
D) $540 million
E) $720 million
Convert units to millions as answer is in millions   1996 Imports = $1.44 bill = $1440 mill   i.e. 1440/12 = $120 mill/month   1997 Imports = $360 mill/2 month   i.e. $180 mill/month   Difference/month = 180-120= 
<gadget id="calculator">180-120</gadget>
<output>60</output>
60   Difference/year= $60 mill * 12 = $720 mill   ANSW$720 millionR: $720 million
<result>E</result>
Country X imported approximately $1.44 billion of goods in 1996. If Country X imported $360 million of goods in the first two months of 1997 and continued to import goods at the same rate for the rest of the year, by how much would Country Xs 1997 imports exceed those of 1996?