JAMB - English Language (2005 - No. 27)

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

We made a pie in the business deal.

lost a lot of money

earned alot of money

broke even

cut corners

To "make a pie" means to earn or make a profit. Therefore, the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word "made a pie" is:

B. earned a lot of money