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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