An index consists of the following securities. What is the value-weighted index return?

Stock	Shares O/S				Begin Price				End Price
C		4,500			$	18			$	22
T		7,500			$	12			$	11
W		3,500			$	32			$	36

Multiple Choice

A. 3.72 percent

B. 5.09 percent

C. 6.61 percent

D. 7.07 percent