John purchased 100 shares of XYZ stock for $52/share. He used a covered call option strategy to enhance the potential profits. Only one call option with 9 months until its expiration date on XYZ is available. This call option has a strike price of $60 and is selling for $1. If John sells this call option, what is his profit per share on the combined investment in the stock and call if the stock rises to $55 over the next 9 months?

A) $3

B) $9

C) $11

D) $4