A Stock Is Currently Priced at $38

question 72

Multiple Choice

A stock is currently priced at $38. A call option with an expiration of one year has an exercise price of $40. The risk-free rate is 4.2 percent per year, compounded continuously, and the standard deviation of the stock's return is infinitely large. What is the price of the call option?

• A) $2.47
• B) $34.80
• C) $38.00
• D) $5.63
• E) $40.00

---

Definitions:

Wages

Compensation given to workers for their work or efforts, usually determined based on the hours worked, per day, or per task completed.

Excise Tax

A tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licenses granted for certain activities.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that suppliers are willing to offer for sale at each price level.

Sugary Soft Drinks

Beverages that contain added sugar or sweeteners to enhance flavor, often associated with negative health effects when consumed in excess.