If a Microsoft January 20 Put Option with a Strike

question 152

Multiple Choice

If a Microsoft January 20 put option with a strike price of $20 were about to expire and the market price of the underlying Microsoft stock was $15.00, the price of the put option would have to be __________ to eliminate arbitrage opportunities.

• A)$1.00
• B)$2.00
• C)$4.00
• D)$6.00
• E)none of the above.

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Definitions:

Favorable Volume Variances

Differences between the expected volume of production or sales and the actual volume that lead to lower costs or higher profits than planned.

Production Capacity

The maximum output that an organization can produce in a given period under normal working conditions, considering available resources.

Work Stoppages

Occurrences when employees halt work, often due to labor disputes or strikes, affecting productivity and operations.

Direct Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials and the expected standard cost, indicating how well a company controls its material costs.