Exhibit 22 -Refer to Exhibit 22

question 55

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 22.2
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
$$\begin{array} { c} &&\text{XYZ CORP}\\ & \quad\quad\quad\quad \text { Exercise } & & \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad { \text { NYSE } } \\& \text { Date } & \text { Price } & \text { Price } & \text { Clase } \\\hline \text { Calls } & \text { OCT } & 85 & 163 / 4 & 101\quad11 / 16 \\& \text { OCT } & 90 & 12 & 101\quad11 / 16 \\& \text { OCT } & 95 & 75 / 8 & 101\quad11 / 16 \\\text { Puts } & \text { OCT } & 85 & 1 / 8 & 101\quad11 / 16 \\& \text { OCT } & 90 & 3 / 8 & 101\quad11 / 16 \\& \text { OCT } & 95 & 13 / 16 & 101\quad11 / 16\end{array}$$
-Refer to Exhibit 22.2.If you establish a long strip using the options with an 85 exercise price,what is your dollar gain or loss if at expiration XYZ is still trading at 101 11/16?

• A) $1,668.75 gain
• B) $1,700.00 gain
• C) $1,700.00 loss
• D) $31.25 gain
• E) $31.25 loss

Identify and apply different mathematical functions relevant to economic models.

Analyze the impact of variables on cost, revenue, and profit within a spreadsheet model.

Recognize and differentiate between decision and uncontrollable variables in decision-making processes.

Utilize Excel tools (e.g., Scenario Manager, Solver) to solve optimization problems and analyze data sets.

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Definitions:

Selling Price

The amount of money charged for a product or service, or the sum for which something is offered for sale.

Profit Increase

A financial metric indicating an augmentation in a company's earnings over a specific period.

Unit Sales Price

The amount of money charged for a single unit of a product or service, determining the revenue per unit sold.

Unit Variable Cost

The cost that varies directly with the production output, altering with the volume of production.