You are attempting to value a put option with an exercise price of $108 and one year to expiration. The underlying stock pays no dividends, its current price is $108, and you believe it has a 50% chance of increasing to $122 and a 50% chance of decreasing to $94. The risk-free rate of interest is 11%. Calculate the value of a put option with exercise price $108. Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

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You are attempting to value a put option with an exercise price of $108 and one year to expiration. The underlying stock pays no dividends, its current price is $108, and you believe it has a 50% chance of increasing to $122 and a 50% chance of decreasing to $94. The risk-free rate of interest is 11%. Calculate the value of a put option with exercise price $108.

Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

 

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