USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 50

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

-Refer to Exhibit 16.8. If you establish a long strap using the options with a 95 exercise price, what is your dollar gain or loss if at expiration XYZ is still trading at 101 11/16?

• A) $81.25 loss
• B) $1,606.25 gain
• C) $1,606.25 loss
• D) $268.75 loss
• E) $268.75 gain

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