Question $61$

$1$ pts

Ben is a successful investment banker who earns $$400,000$ per year. Ben marries Elena, a nurse at a county hospital. At the time of their marriage, Ben owns real estate worth $$1$ million and securities worth $$1\mathrm{.}5$ million, while Elena has no savings or property. After four years, Ben and Elena opt for a divorce. Over the four years of their marriage, Ben earns $$400,000$ in the first two years and $$500,000$ in the remaining two. Elena earns $$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 $$1,450,000$ of their earnings saved in a bank account. During the marriage, Ben's real estate increases in value to $$1\mathrm{.}5$ million, and his securities increase in value to $$3$ million. If Ben and Elena file for divorce in a state that recognizes community property, what would be Ben's share of the real estate and securities holdings at the end of their marriage?

real estate worth $$2\mathrm{.}5$ million and securities worth $$2$ million

real estate worth $$1$ million and securities worth $$1\mathrm{.}5$ million

real estate worth $$1\mathrm{.}5$ million and securities worth $$3$ million

real estate worth $$500,000$ and securities worth $$2\mathrm{.}5$ million