Which Option Price(s)will Increase When the Interest Rate Increases

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which option price(s) will increase when the interest rate increases?

• A)both the call and put
• B)call only
• C)put only
• D)neither the call nor the put
• E)Answer cannot be determined from the information provided.

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Fair Value

An estimated market price in which an asset would be willingly bought and sold in a transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties.

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Consideration Transferred

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