Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s)below

question 16

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
(Please use a copy of the Cumulative Probabilities for the standard normal distribution for these problems. )
Taggart Transcontinental's stock has a volatility of 25% and a current stock price of $40 per share.Taggart pays no dividends.The risk-free interest rate is 4%.
-Consider a one-year,at-the-money call option on Taggart stock.The effect on the price of this call option due to an increase in the volatility from 25% to 40% is closest to:

• A)$0.70 increase.
• B)$1.70 decrease.
• C)$2.30 increase.
• D)$2.80 increase.

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Definitions:

LIFO Method

An inventory valuation method that assumes the last items placed in inventory are the first sold, affecting cost of goods sold and inventory valuations on financial statements.

Costs Decreasing

A situation where the expenses associated with the production or operation of a business are reducing over time.

Lowest Net Income

Refers to the lowest amount of net income recorded by a company over a given period, demonstrating its worst financial performance phase.

LIFO Inventory Method

Last In, First Out, an accounting method where the most recently acquired items are the first to be sold or used.