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Please show work for this problem. Eric Wertz is considering the following alter

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Question

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Eric Wertz is considering the following alternatives for investing in Zee Industries which is now selling for $44 per share:

(1)

Buy 500 shares, and

(2)

Buy six month call options with an exercise price of 45 for $3.25 premium.

Assuming no commissions or taxes what is the annualized percentage gain if the stock reaches $50 in four months and a call was purchased?

a.

161.54% gain

b.

53.85% gain

c.

161.54% loss

d.

11.11% gain

e.

53.85% loss

(1)

Buy 500 shares, and

(2)

Buy six month call options with an exercise price of 45 for $3.25 premium.

Explanation / Answer

= [(50 - 45 - 3.25) ÷ 3.25] x 3

= 161.54% gain

ANSWER = A) 161.54% gain