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15 December, 01:24

You founded your own firm three years ago. You initially contributed $200,000 of your own money and in return you received 2 million shares of stock. Since then, you have sold an additional 1 million shares of stock to angel investors. You are now considering raising capital from a venture capital firm. This venture capital firm would invest $5 million and would receive 2 million newly issued shares in return.

Assuming that this is the venture capitalist's first investment in your firm, what percentage of the firm will you own?

A) 50%

B) 40%

C) 33%

D) 25%

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  1. 15 December, 01:32
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    B: 40%

    Explanation:

    Total shares = 2 + 1 + 2 = 5 million

    percentage owned by me = 2/5 * 100 = 40%
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