An individual investor has $1,300,000 in investable assets and two children expected to attend college in the next three years. The present value of their education expenses is $200,000. The individual's portfolio income needs are $75,000 annually. Inflation is 2.1% while education expenses are expected to rise by 3%. The return objective is closest to:

A. 5.8%.

B. 6.8%.

C. 8.9%.

D. 9.8%.