Which of the Following Variables in the Black-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following variables in the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model is the most difficult to obtain?

• A)the volatility
• B)the risk-free rate
• C)the stock price
• D)the time to expiration
• E)the exercise price

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