Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 18

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following information on options from the CBOE for Merck:
-The open interest for the January 2009 put option that is closest to being at-the-money is:

• A)7174.
• B)982.
• C)319.
• D)8422.

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