Three Weeks Ago, You Purchased a June $30 Put Option

question 9

Multiple Choice

Three weeks ago, you purchased a June $30 put option on Leeper Metals stock at an option price of $1.80. The market price of the stock three weeks ago was $30.60. Today, the stock is selling at $29.80 a share. What is the intrinsic value of your put contract?

• A)-$100
• B)-$20
• C)$0
• D)$20
• E)$60

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