Continue with the Power Plant from the Previous Question, Where

question 27

Multiple Choice

Continue with the power plant from the previous question, where again coal currently sells for $60 a ton but will sell for either $54 or $66 next month with equal probability. Now suppose coal can be stored for a month at the cost of $2 per ton. How would the new alternative of being able to buy coal at today’s prices and store it affect the amount the power plant would be willing to pay for an option to buy coal next month at today’s prices?

• A) Increase its willingness to pay for the option.
• B) Decrease its willingness to pay for the option.
• C) Lead it to never pay for the option.
• D) No effect. The new alternative of storing would never be chosen since it is worse than simply waiting and buying at next month’s uncertain price.

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Definitions:

Gly-Val

Represents a dipeptide formed from the amino acids glycine and valine, important in biochemistry and nutritional science.

Individual Amino Acids

Individual amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, consisting of an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a unique side chain attached to a central carbon atom.

Quarternary Structure

The level of protein structure where multiple polypeptide chains come together to form a functional protein complex.

Primary Structure

The linear sequence of amino acids in a protein, dictating its overall shape and function.