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An investment fund is split into two sub-portfolios, A and B. Sub-portfolio A earned a 12% return and sub-portfolio B earned an 8% return. After one year, 20% of the value of sub-portfolio A is transferred into sub-portfolio B.

If the combined fund's total return for the year was 9%, and the total value of the fund after the transfer is $500,000, what was the initial value of sub-portfolio A before the returns and the transfer?

  1. $125,000
  2. $100,000
  3. $375,000
  4. $250,000
  5. $150,000

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