Chris Felix is considering purchasing 100 shares of Rattle Bird Companys stock at a current price of $50 per share. However, Felix is afraid that the price of Rattle Birds stock could fall in the 2 months after he buys it. A current 3-month at-the-money put option for Rattle Bird is selling for a $2 premium per share.

(a) What profit or loss will Felix make if he purchases Rattle Birds stock for $50 per share and the price of Rattles stock falls in 1 month to $40 per share without a protective put?

(b) Determine Felixs profit or loss if he had purchased the $2 at-the-money put.