A Stock Currently Sells for $15 Per Share

question 23

Multiple Choice

A stock currently sells for $15 per share.A put option on the stock with an exercise price $15 currently sells for $1.50.The put option is

• A) At-the-money.
• B) In-the-money.
• C) Out-of-the-money.
• D) At breakeven.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Optimal Production Technique

A method that contributes to the most efficient process of producing goods and services given the available resources and technology.

Price of Capital

The cost of using capital assets, including the interest or finance charges paid on borrowed funds or the opportunity cost of using owned capital.

Price of Labor

The wage rate or the cost of hiring workers in the labor market.

Minimize Costs

The process of finding ways to reduce expenses and lower the cost of production in order to increase profitability.