Country X imported approximately $1.44 billion of goods in 1996. If Country X imported $420 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 one.
A) $ 214 million
B) $ 1120 million
C) $ 1144 million
D) $ 1240 million
E) $ 1080 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 = $ 420 mill / 2 month i . e . $ 210 mill / month difference / month = 210 - 120 = 90 difference / year = $ 90 mill * 12 = $ 1080 mill answer : e"
Answer: E