Jonas Is a Successful Investment Banker Who Earns $400,000 Per

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Jonas is a successful investment banker who earns $400,000 per year.He marries Penny,a nurse at a county hospital.At the time of their marriage,Jonas owns real estate worth $1 million and securities worth $1.5 million,while Penny has no savings or property.After four years,Jonas and Penny opt for a divorce.Over the four years of their marriage,Jonas earns $400,000 in the first two years and $500,000 in the remaining two.Penny earns $25,000 in the first three years and $150,000 in the final year of their marriage.Their living expenses were $130,000 per year,and they have $1,450,000 of their earnings saved in a bank account.During the marriage,Jonas's real estate increases in value to $1.5 million,and his securities increase in value to $3 million.If they file for divorce in a state that recognizes community property,what amount would each receive?

A) $1,300,000
B) $2,297,500
C) $725,000
D) $1,050,000