In the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model, an Increase in Security

question 71

Multiple Choice

In the Black-Scholes option pricing model, an increase in security price (S) will cause

• A) An increase in call value and an increase in put value
• B) An increase in call value and a decrease in put value
• C) An decrease in call value and an increase in put value
• D) An decrease in call value and a decrease in put value
• E) An increase in call value and an increase or decrease in put value

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Definitions:

Finished Goods Inventory

The stock of completed products ready for sale, not yet sold to customers.

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The total production cost of goods completed and made ready for sale during a specified period.

Manufacturing Overhead

All overhead costs related to the production process, apart from direct materials and direct labor expenses.

Adjusted Cost of Goods Sold

The cost of goods sold after adjustments for changes in inventory levels, returns, or allowances have been made.