On April 1, 2023, Gamma Corp. purchases a call option for $500, which gives Gamma the right to buy 1,000shares of Delta Inc. for $30 each until December 1, 2023. Delta Inc. shares are currently trading for $30. AtJune 30, 2023, the options are trading at $4,800 and the shares at $32 each. At December 1, 2023, theoptions expire with no value.The time value of the option at April 1, 2023 is$0.$500.$4,800.$30,000.

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