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Option vs Stock: Analyze puts and calls to determine which are incorrect

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17. Option versus Stock: You've located the following option quote for Eric-Cartman, Inc. (ECI):
Call Put
Option/ Strike Exp. Vol. Last Vol. Last
ECI  10 Sep 29 5.5 ... ...
20.25    15 Sep 333 7 69 1
20.25  25 Dec 5 2 ... ...
20.25  30 Sep 76 2 188 8.75
20.25 35 Oct 89 0.5 ... ...

Three of the premiums shown can't possibly be correct. Which three? Why?

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For the calls and puts shown, the solution provides an explanation for each statement which is incorrect.

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The Sep Call with a $10 Strike price option premium is incorrect, the stock price of 20.25 less the strike price results in the option being in the money by $10.25, the option is ...

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