Question: 2. Consider a one step binomial market with two underlying stocks X, Y and a risk free asset. it is assumed (for simplicity) that the

 2. Consider a one step binomial market with two underlying stocks

2. Consider a one step binomial market with two underlying stocks X, Y and a risk free asset. it is assumed (for simplicity) that the risk free rate is zero. At time t = 1, the market can be in two states: u and d. It is known that :X0 = 100, X = 120, Xd = 90. the stock Y pays continuous dividends at rate & such that e = 1.05, Y = 30, Yd = 45 and Yo = 42. Consider the following contract; "Deliver one share of X and one share of Y at time 1, against payment of 145". Can this contract be fairly priced? If yes explain carefully why and compute the fair price. If no, explain carefully why not

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