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? Choose the most appropriate option.
A) $ 112,500
B) $ 212,500
C) $ 312,500
D) $ 412,500
E) $ 512,500
The profit made on sales of $5,000,000 is given by   25% * $5,000,000 = $ 1,250,000   The profit made by each one of the 4 owners is given by   $ 1,250,000 / 4 = $ 312,500   correct answer $ 312,500
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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?