The common stock of Westover Foods is currently priced at $27.90 a share. One year from now, the stock price is expected to be either $25 or $30 a share. The risk-free rate of return is 4.2 percent. What is the current value of one call option on this stock if the exercise price is $27.50?

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Number of options needed = ($30 - $25)/(2.50 - 0) = 2$27.90 = 2 C₀ + [$25/(1 + 0.042)]; C₀ = $1.95

The Common Stock of Westover Foods Is Currently Priced at $27.90