The call option on company 1 is out of the money by 1 and


Examine the data in the table below.

The call option on Company #1 is out of the money by $1 and so is the call option on Company #2. Given that the options expire at the same time, is it surprising that their prices are so different? Why or why not?

Company

Stock Price

Expiration

Strike Price

Call Price

# 1

$ 49

August

$ 50

$ 6

# 2

19

August

20

3.75

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