Which of the Following Is a Way of Extending the Black-Scholes-Merton

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way of extending the Black-Scholes-Merton formula to value a European call option on a stock paying a single dividend?

• A) Reduce the maturity of the option so that it equals the time of the dividend
• B) Subtract the dividend from the stock price
• C) Add the dividend to the stock price
• D) Subtract the present value of the dividend from the stock price

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