Assume a call option on euros is written with a strike price of $1.2500/€ at apremium of 3.80¢ per euro ($0.0380/€) and with an expiration date three monthsfrom now. The option is for €100,000. Calculate your profit or loss should youexercise before maturity at a time when the euro is traded spot ata. $1.10 / €b. $1.15 /€c. $1.20 / €d. $1.25 /€e. $1.30 / €f. $1.35 /€g. $1.4 /€

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Assume a call option on euros is written with a strike price of $1.2500/€ at a premium of 3.80¢ per euro ($0.0380/€) and with an expiration date three mo from now. The option is for €100,000. Calculate your profit or loss should you exercise before maturity at a time when the euro is traded spot at a. $1.10 / € b. $1.15 /€ c. $1.20/€

Assume a call option on euros is written with a strike price of $1.2500/€ at a premium of 3.80¢ per euro ($0.0380/€) and with an expiration date three mo from now. The option is for €100,000. Calculate your profit or loss should you exercise before maturity at a time when the euro is traded spot at a. $1.10 / € b. $1.15 /€ c. $1.20/€

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Chapter5: Currency Derivatives

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