In each of the following questions, you are asked to compare two options with parameters as given. The risk-free interest rate for all cases should be assumed to be
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Which put option is written on the stock with the lower price?
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Which put option must be written on the stock with the lower price?
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Which call option must have the lower time to expiration?
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Which call option is written on the stock with higher volatility?
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