Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Put options give investors the right to buy a stock at a certain exercise price before a specified date.
• B) Call options give investors the right to sell a stock at a certain exercise price before a specified date.
• C) Options typically sell for less than their exercise value.
• D) LEAPS are very short-term options that have begun trading on the exchanges in recent years.
• E) Option holders are not entitled to receive dividends unless they choose to exercise their option.

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Definitions:

Gross Margin Percentage

A financial metric that represents the percentage difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, divided by sales revenue, showcasing the efficiency of a company in managing its production costs.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A metric used to measure a company's ability to meet its debt obligations, calculated as earnings before interest and taxes divided by interest expense.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes, have been deducted from revenue.

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its interest expenses to its earnings before interest and taxes.