Which of the Following Is the Lowest Possible Value of an American

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the lowest possible value of an American call on a stock with no dividends?

• A)Max[0,S₀ - X(1 + r)^-T]
• B)S₀
• C)Max(0,S₀ - X)
• D)Max[0,S₀ (1 + r)^-T - X]
• E)none of the above

Apply the area model to simplify expressions.

Factor expressions by factoring out common binomial or monomial factors.

Rewrite polynomials by factoring out negative real numbers.

Factor perfect square trinomials.

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