The current market price of a share of AT&T stock is $50. If a call option on this stock has a strike price of $45, the call
A) is out of the money.
B) is in the money.
C) sells for a higher price than if the market price of AT&T stock is $40.
D) is out of the money and sells for a higher price than if the market price of AT&T stock is $40.
E) is in the money and sells for a higher price than if the market price of AT&T stock is $40.

Question

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If the striking price on a call option is less than the market price, the option is in the money and sells for more than an out of the money option.

The Current Market Price of a Share of AT&T Stock