Country X imported approximately $1.44 billion of goods in 1996. If Country X imported $388 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?
Answers:
A) $24 million  B) $120 million  C) $144 million  D) $240 million  E) $888 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 = $388 mill/2 month   i.e. $194 mill/month   Difference/month = 194-120= 
<gadget id="calculator">194-120</gadget>
<output>74</output>
74   Difference/year= $74 mill * 12 = $988 mill   ANSW$888 millionR: $888 million
<result>E</result>
Country X imported approximately $1.44 billion of goods in 1996. If Country X imported $388 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?