Question: Problem B3: The Black-Scholes-Merton Model [18 marks] Consider an option on a non-dividend-paying stock when the stock price is $29, the exercise price is $30,

Problem B3: The Black-Scholes-Merton Model [18 marks]

Consider an option on a non-dividend-paying stock when the stock price is $29, the exercise price is $30, the risk-free interest rate is 5% per annum, the volatility is 25% per annum, and time to maturity is five months. Notes: Keep four decimal points for and . Use the Table for with interpolation in calculating and .

  1. What is the price of the option if it is a European call? [4 marks]
  2. What is the price of the option if it is an American call? [2 marks]
  3. What is the price of the option if it is a European put?[4 marks]
  4. If it is an American put, can you use the Black-Scholes-Merton Model to calculate the price? If not, briefly discuss some other approach to value this option. [2 marks]
  5. If this is a European call and there is a dividend of $1.50 expected in two months, what is the price of the option?[4 marks]
  6. If this is a European call and there is a dividend of $1.50 expected in six months, what is the price of the option? [2 marks]

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