A Division Within a Firm Has an Average Return on Assets

Multiple Choice

A division within a firm has an average return on assets employed of 12% and is considering purchasing a new asset.The new asset is expected to generate cash flows of $17,000 per year for the next seven years but these have a beta coefficient of 1.3 compared to the portfolio return on the other assets in the division.The risk free rate of return is 2%; the weighted average cost of capital is 9%; and, the cost of the new asset is $170,000.
-What is the residual income?

A) $(3,400)
B) $5,100
C) $0
D) $6,800
E) $15,300