
Explanation:
For an American put option, the lower bound is
because the holder can exercise immediately.
Here:
So,
Therefore, the lower bound is $6.00.
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Q-180.5. What is the lower bound for the price of a nine (9)-month American PUT option on a non-dividend-paying stock when the stock price is $14.00, the strike price is $20.00, and the risk-free interest rate is 4.0% per annum?
A
zero (0)
B
$5.22
C
$5.41
D
$6.00