Answer: 0.755
Explanation:
From the information given, the current per share value of the option if it expires in one year will be calculated as follows:
Firstly, we calculate the present value which will be:
= $28 / ( 1 + 0.05 )
= $28/1.05
= $26.667
The number of options needed will be:
= ( 34 - 28 )/ ( 4-0)
= 6/4
= 1.5
Therefore,
27.80 = (1.5 x Co) + [28 / (1+0.05)]
27.80 = 1.5Co + (28/1.05)
27.80 = 1.5Co + 26.667
1.5Co = 28.0 - 26.667
1.5Co = 1.1333
Co = 0.755
Therefore, the answer is 0.755