Which one of the following options is more expensive? Show all calculations.
(a)A six-month put that carries a $40 strike price on a stock that is currently trading at $35.84, given that the put trades at a 15 percent investment premium; or
(b)A six-month call that carries a $50 strike price on a stock that currently trades at $54.75, while the call trades with a 12 percent investment premium.
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