A philanthropist is looking to invest in new start-up companies. She has decided to invest $200,000 in a company started by two inventors. It is decided the philanthropist will earn a 10% return on her investment and then the profits of the new company will be divided into the ratio 1:2:2. The philanthropist is represented by the first person in the ratio. Determine the amount the philanthropist receives and the amount each inventor receives if the profit is $78,000

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A philanthropist is looking to invest in new start-up companies. She has decided to
invest $200,000 in a company started by two inventors. It is decided the
philanthropist will earn a 10% return on her investment and then the profits of the
new company will be divided into the ratio 1:2:2. The philanthropist is represented
by the first person in the ratio. Determine the amount the philanthropist receives
and the amount each inventor receives if the profit is $78,000
Transcribed Image Text:A philanthropist is looking to invest in new start-up companies. She has decided to invest $200,000 in a company started by two inventors. It is decided the philanthropist will earn a 10% return on her investment and then the profits of the new company will be divided into the ratio 1:2:2. The philanthropist is represented by the first person in the ratio. Determine the amount the philanthropist receives and the amount each inventor receives if the profit is $78,000
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