Exhibit 22.3 Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 22.3
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
A stock currently trades for $130 per share. Options on the stock are available with a strike price of $125. The options expire in 10 days. The risk free rate is 3% over this time period, and the expected volatility is 0.35.
-Assume that you have just sold a stock for a loss at a price of $75,for tax purposes.You still wish to maintain exposure to the sold stock.Suppose that you sell a put with a strike price of $80 and a price of $7.25.Calculate the effective price paid to repurchase the stock if the price after 35 days is $85.

A) $77.75
B) $87.25
C) $82.25
D) $72.75
E) None of the above.