1- As a dealer in currency, you buy put option on euros. The written strike price on the option of $1.2000/€ at a premium of 1.75¢ per euro ($0.0175/€). The expiration date six months from now. The option is for €150,000. Calculate profit or loss should you exercise before maturity at a time when the euro is traded spot at the following: (a). $1.15/€ (b). $1.20/€ (c). $1.30/€ (d). $1.40/€

1- As a dealer in currency, you buy put option on euros. The written strike price on the option of $1.2000/€ at a premium of 1.75¢ per euro ($0.0175/€). The expiration date six months from now. The option is for €150,000. Calculate profit or loss should you exercise before maturity at a time when the euro is traded spot at the following: (a). $1.15/€ (b). $1.20/€ (c). $1.30/€ (d). $1.40/€

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