Explain why an American call (put) futures option is worth more (less) than the corresponding American call

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Explain why an American call (put) futures option is worth more (less) than the corresponding American call (put) option on the same underlying asset when the cost of carry of the underlying asset is positive. Also, why the difference in prices widens when the maturity date of the futures goes beyond the expiration date of the option.

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