Answer:
The rate of return is 21.26%
Explanation:
Before calculating the return in percentage terms, it would be more appropriate to start with computing the return on the mutual fund in dollars ' terms.
Return in dollars terms;
Net Asset Value on 31 December 2019 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $19.47
less
Net Asset Value on 1 January 2019 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ($17.50)
return  on NAV                            $1.97
Add:
Income distributions                       $0.75
Capital gains distributions                   $1.00
Total return on mutual fund                  $3.72
Rate of return=total return mutual fund/Opening net asset value
rate of return =$3.72/$17.50
            =21.26%