A Stock with a Current Price of $40 Will Either

question 25

Multiple Choice

A stock with a current price of $40 will either move up to $41 or down to $39 over the next period. The risk-free rate of interest is 2.45%. What is the value of a call option with a strike price of $40?

• A)$.49
• B)$.68
• C)$.86
• D)$.97
• E)$1.21

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Definitions:

Additional Paid-in Capital

The amount of money investors pay above the par value of stocks during an equity financing round; it represents excess capital collected from shareholders.

Common Stock

Common Stock refers to shares representing ownership in a corporation, granting holders voting rights and a share in the company’s profits through dividends.

Contingent Consideration

An obligation of a buyer to transfer additional assets or equity interests to the seller after meeting certain conditions post-acquisition.