Country X imported approximately $1.20 billion of goods in 1996. If Country X imported $288 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?  Pick one
A) $24 million
B) $120 million
C) $144 million
D) $240 million
E) $528 million
Convert units to millions as answer is in millions   1996 Imports = $1.20 bill = $1200 mill   i.e. 1200/12 = $100 mill/month   1997 Imports = $288 mill/2 month   i.e. $144 mill/month   Difference/month = 144-100= 
<gadget id="calculator">144-100</gadget>
<output>44</output>
44   Difference/year= $44 mill * 12 = $528 mill   ANSW$528 millionR: $528 million
<result>E</result>
Country X imported approximately $1.20 billion of goods in 1996. If Country X imported $288 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?