A call option with a current value of $6.20. A put option with a current value of $6.70. Both options written on the same stock and both with 1 year until expiration. The current price of the stock is $52.00 and the prevailing risk-free rate is 7.00%. What must be the striking price of either option? Via Excel please

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A call option with a current value of $6.20. A put option with a current value of $6.70. Both options written on the same stock and both with 1 year until expiration. The current price of the stock is $52.00 and the prevailing risk-free rate is 7.00%. What must be the striking price of either option? Via Excel please!

 

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