The Following Prices Are Available for Call and Put Options

question 28

Multiple Choice

The following prices are available for call and put options on a stock priced at $50.The risk-free rate is 6 percent and the volatility is 0.35.The March options have 90 days remaining and the June options have 180 days remaining.The Black-Scholes model was used to obtain the prices.
Use this information to answer questions 1 through 20.Assume that each transaction consists of one contract (for 100 shares) unless otherwise indicated.
-Suppose you wish to construct a ratio spread using the March and June 50 calls.You want to buy 100 June 50 call contracts.How many March 50 calls would you sell?

• A)105
• B)95
• C)100
• D)57
• E)none of the above

---

Definitions:

Time Draft

A type of credit instrument in international trade where payment is deferred for a specified period after the buyer accepts the draft.

Banker's Acceptance

A short-term financial instrument issued by a company but guaranteed by a bank, commonly used in international trade.

Cash Discount

A reduction in the invoice price offered by a seller to encourage early payment by the buyer.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.