The price of a stock is currently $37.         Over the next half year, the price is anticipated to rise to $42 or decline to $36. The upside has a 60% probability of occurring. The risk-free interest rate is 5% p.a.. What is the price of a six month call option with an exercise price of $38?

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Chapter20: Financing With Derivatives
Section20.A: The Black-scholes Option Pricing Model
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The price of a stock is currently $37.        
Over the next half year, the price is anticipated to rise to $42 or decline to $36.
The upside has a 60% probability of occurring. The risk-free interest rate is 5% p.a..
What is the price of a six month call option with an exercise price of $38?  
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