The Time Value of a Call Option IsI) the Difference

question 30

Multiple Choice

The time value of a call option isI) the difference between the option's price and the value it would have if it were expiring immediately.II) the same as the present value of the option's expected future cash flows.III) the difference between the option's price and its expected future value.IV) different from the usual time value of money concept.

• A) I
• B) I and II
• C) II and III
• D) II
• E) I and IV

---

Definitions:

Marginal Cost Curves

A graphical representation that shows how the cost of producing one more unit of a good changes as production increases.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs (costs that change with the level of output) divided by the quantity of output produced, indicating the variable cost per unit of output.

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows how the cost of producing one more unit of a good varies as production increases.

Industry Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the total quantity of a good that firms in a particular industry are willing and able to supply at different price levels.