The price of a European put that expires in seven months and has a strike price of $74 is $1.26. The underlying stock pr

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The price of a European put that expires in seven months and has a strike price of $74 is $1.26. The underlying stock pr

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The price of a European put that expires in seven months and has
a strike price of $74 is $1.26. The underlying stock price is $77,
and a dividend of $2 is expected in three months. The term
structure is flat, with all risk-free interest rates being 6%
(cont. comp.).
a. What is the price of a European call option on the same
stock that expires in seven months and has a strike price of $74?
[1 mark]
b. Based on the result you obtained in a.: Compare the put and
the call price. Which one is higher and why? [1 mark]
c. Explain in detail the arbitrage opportunities if the European
call price is $3.5. How much will the arbitrage profit be? [4
marks]
d. Explain in detail the arbitrage opportunities if the European
call price is $6.0. How much will the arbitrage profit be? [4
marks]
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