The value of an option is $6.24, its delta is 0.5, and the price for the underlying stock is $82. What will be the expected price of an option be if the price for the underlying stock drops to $80.50?

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The value of an option is $6.24, its delta is 0.5, and the price for the underlying stock is $82. What will be the expected price of an option be if the price for the underlying stock drops to $80.50?

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Delta of an Option helps in determining the change in value of an option due to change in price of underlying stock

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