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The following quotes were observed for options on a given stock on November 1 of a given year. These are American calls except where indicated. Use the information to answer questions 7 through 20.
The stock price was 113.25. The risk-free rates were 7.30 percent (November) , 7.50 percent (December) and 7.62 percent (January) . The times to expiration were 0.0384 (November) , 0.1342 (December) , and 0.211 (January) . Assume no dividends unless indicated.
-What is the European lower bound of the December 105 call?
Contract Rate
The agreed-upon rate for interest or currency exchange in a financial contract between parties.
Market Rate
The prevailing interest rate available in the marketplace for loans or deposits of a specific maturity.
Contractual Interest Rate
The interest rate specified in a loan agreement or bond indenture.
Issued Discount
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