Which One of the Following Combinations Creates an In-The-Money Option

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following combinations creates an in-the-money option?

• A)underlying stock price is less than the strike price of a call
• B)underlying stock price is $18 and the put has an exercise price of $15
• C)underlying stock price is $22 and the call has an exercise price of $25
• D)put strike price exceeds the underlying stock price
• E)put price is equal to the call price

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