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?  Choose the correct choice from the following
A) $ 24 million B) $ 120 million C) $ 144 million D) $ 240 million E) $ 888 million

Rationale: "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 = 74 difference / year = $ 74 mill * 12 = $ 988 mill answer : e"
Answer: E