Samantha bought a stock one year ago for $66 a share.She received a total of $2.00 in dividends.Today she sold the stock for $70 a share.Which one of the following statements is correct concerning this investment?
A)Samantha has current income of $6.00.
B)Samantha has a capital gain of $2.00.
C)Samantha has a total return of 9.1%.
D)Samantha has unrealized income of $4 a share.

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Samantha's total return is calculated by adding the capital gain ($70 - $66 = $4) and the dividends received ($2), which totals $6. The total return percentage is then ($6 / $66) * 100 = 9.1%.

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