uppose that we can describe the world using two states and that two assets are available, asset K  an asset L. We assume the asset’s future prices have the following distribution  State Future Price Asset K Future Price Asset L  1 $55 $60 2 $45 $30 The current price of asset K is $50, and the current price of asset L is $50.

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Suppose that we can describe the world using two states and that two assets are available, asset K 
an asset L. We assume the asset’s future prices have the following distribution 

State Future Price Asset K Future Price Asset L 
1 $55 $60
2 $45 $30


The current price of asset K is $50, and the current price of asset L is $50. 

 

What is the price implied for an asset providing $100 in state 1 and $50 in state 2?

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