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question 32

Multiple Choice

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On April 1, 2017, Gamma Corp.purchases a call option for $500, which gives Gamma the right to buy 1,000 shares of Delta Inc.for $30 each until December 1, 2017.Delta Inc.shares are currently trading for $30.At June 30, 2017, the options are trading at $4,800 and the shares at $32 each.At December 1, 2017, the options expire with no value.
-The time value of the option at April 1, 2017 is

• A)$ 0.
• B)$ 500.
• C)$ 4,800.
• D)$30,000.

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