Exhibit 20 -Refer to Exhibit 20

question 48

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 20.3
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
On the last day of October, Bruce Springsteen is considering the purchase of 100 shares of Olivia Corporation common stock selling at $37 1/2 per share and also considering an Olivia option.
$\begin{array}{lcccc} &\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad {\text { Calls }} &&\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad {\text { Puts }} \\\text { Price } & \text { December } & \text { March } & \text { December } & \text { March } \\\hline 35 & 3\quad3 / 4 & 5 & 1\quad1 / 4 & 2 \\40 & 2\quad1 / 2 & 3\quad1 / 2 & 4\quad1 / 2 & 4\quad3 / 4\end{array}$
-Refer to Exhibit 20.3.If Bruce decides to buy a March call option with an exercise price of 35,what is his dollar gain (loss) if he closes his position when the stock is selling at 43 1/2?

• A) $225.00 loss
• B) $350.00 loss
• C) $225.00 gain
• D) $350.00 gain
• E) $850.00 gain

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Definitions:

Cash Flow Statement

A financial report that provides aggregate data regarding all cash inflows a company receives from its ongoing operations, and all cash outflows that pay for business activities and investments during a given period.

Investments Account

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Dividends Received

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Interest Paid

The total amount of interest payments made on borrowings (e.g., loans, bonds) during a given period.