USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 26

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

-Refer to Exhibit 16.8. If you establish a long straddle using the options with an 85 exercise price, what is your dollar gain or loss if at expiration XYZ is still trading at 101 11/16?

• A) $18.75 loss
• B) $18.75 gain
• C) $1,668.75 gain
• D) $1,668.75 loss
• E) $1,687.50 loss

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