Use the Table for the Question(s) Below

question 24

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following information on options from the CBOE for Merck:
-How many of the January 2009 call options are in-the-money?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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