What Was the Market Price of a Share of Stock

question 60

Multiple Choice

What was the market price of a share of stock before a rights issue,if one share of new stock could be purchased at $100 for every four shares that were previously owned? The stock price after the successful rights issue was $200.

• A) $220
• B) $225
• C) $240
• D) $250

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Definitions:

Put Option

The right to sell an asset at a specified exercise price on or before a specified expiration date.

At The Money

The option’s exercise price and the price of the underlying asset are equal.

Out Of The Money

Out of the money describes an option where exercise would result in a negative cash flow. Out-of-the-money options are therefore never exercised.

In The Money

Describes an option whose exercise would produce a positive cash flow. Out of the money describes an option where exercise would result in a negative cash flow.