A 6-month put option on Smith Corp.'s stock has a strike price of $43.50 and sells in the market for $8.90. Smith's current stock price is $41. What is the option premium?

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A 6-month put option on Smith Corp.'s stock has a strike price of $43.50 and sells in the market for $8.90.  Smith's current stock price is $41.  What is the option premium?

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