Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following question(s) .Thacker Company has two regional offices.The information for each is as follows:

-An automotive dealership, with a book value of $3,000,000, and total assets of $5,000,000, has a long history of earning 18%.Last year, the company earned $900,000.The owner is considering acquiring another dealership in a nearby town.If the expansion increases income by 50%, what is the maximum amount of investment the owner can make in the new dealership in order to maintain his desired 18% return?

A) $1,350,000
B) $9,000,000
C) $5,000,000
D) $3,000,000
E) $2,500,000