Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

A company makes a profit equal to 25% of its sales. The profit is shared equally among the 4 owners of the company. If the company generates sales of $5,000,000, how much money does each one of the owners get?

  1. 12,500

  2. 312,500

  3. 500,000

  4. 1,250,000

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Total profit is 25% of \$5,000,000, which is \$1,250,000. Dividing this profit equally among 4 owners results in $1,250,000 / 4 = $312,500 per owner.