Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 8

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following information on options from the CBOE for Merck:
-Assume you want to buy one options contract with an exercise price closest to being at-the-money and that expires January 2009.The current price that you would have to pay for such a contract is:

• A)$680
• B)$380
• C)$650
• D)$420
• E)$450

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