SLK Stock Is Selling for $28 a Share

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Short Answer

SLK stock is selling for $28 a share.A $30 call on this stock is priced at $2.What is your maximum profit and maximum loss if you buy the stock and write the call?
How does this compare to your maximum profit and loss if you write the call but do not purchase the stock?
Answer will vary

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