Assume That a Stock Is Currently Selling for $18, and That

question 38

Multiple Choice

Assume that a stock is currently selling for $18, and that its price is equally likely to increase by 20% or decrease by 6% in the next instant. Assume that bonds increase at the risk-free rate of 1
+ 0.1% each instant. Determine the current value of a call option on this stock that will expire
In one instant and has a strike price of $20. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

• A)$0.37
• B)$0.00
• C)$2.00
• D)none of the above

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Deception

The act of misleading or falsely persuading others, often for personal gain or to avoid negative consequences.

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