A speculator sells a put option on Canadian dollars for a premium of $.03 per...

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A speculator sells a put option on Canadian dollars for a premium of $.03 per unit.

with an exercise price of $.98. The size of the option contact is C$50,000 and will not be

exercised until expiration if at all. If the spot rate for Canadian dollar is $.90 at expiration,

the net profit for the speculator is:

A.

$2500

B.

-$2500

C.

$49,989

D.

-$49,989

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