We want to use multiplexing to transport 16 sources *each* with an average input rate to the multiplexor of 500 8-bit characters per second. Since only some of the sources are active at any moment, we plan to use a statistical multiplexor to combine these sources using character interleaving. Each frame carries six slots at a time, but addressing must also be added to each slot and each frame requires a single synchronization bit to start. Given this information, what size addresses are required in the output frame? What is the output data rate?

A.2 bit addresses required, output data rate of 65,535 bits per second.

B.4 bit addresses required, output data rate of 4,096 bits per second.

C.2 bit addresses required, output data rate of 8,004 bits per second

D.4 bit addresses required, output data rate of 97,382 bits per second.

E.16 bit addresses required, output data rate of 65,334 bits per second.