The current market price of a share of Boeing stock is $75. If a put option on this stock has a strike price of $70, the put
A) is out of the money.
B) is in the money.
C) sells for a higher price than if the market price of Boeing stock is $70.
D) is out of the money and sells for a higher price than if the market price of Boeing stock is $70.
E) is in the money and sells for a higher price than if the market price of Boeing stock is $70.

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

The Current Market Price of a Share of Boeing Stock