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a) A four-month call option with $60 strike price is currently selling at $5. The underlying stock price is $59. The risk-free rate is 12% p.a. The put with same maturity and strike price is selling at $3.5. Can an arbitrageur make riskless profit? If 'YES' what strategies an arbitrageur should take to make this profit? Show your calculation to support your answer.

b) If your answer to 5(a) above is 'YES', calculate the arbitrage profit by completing the following table showing strategy (i.e., whether buying or selling put/call portfolio); position, immediate cash flows and cash flows at expiry (i.e., in 4 months)

Complete the following table (you must show necessary workings below the table)