How would you interpret the meaning of the annual rates of$$ return?$($Select the best choice$$ below.$)$

A$.$

The annual rate of return with no dividends paid is the price at the beginning of one period less the price at the end of the period divided by the price at the beginning of the period.

B$.$

The annual rate of return with no dividends paid is the price at the end of one period less the price at the beginning of the period divided by the price at the beginning of the period.

C$.$

The annual rate of return with no dividends paid is the price at the end of one period less the price at the beginning of the period divided by the price at the end of the period.

D$.$

The annual rate of return with no dividends paid is the price at the beginning of one period less the price at the end of the period divided by the price at the end of the period.