Derivatives and Risk Management: Cost of Stock

Madeline Manufacturing Inc.s current stock price is $35 per share. Call options for this stock exist that permit the holder to purchase one share at an exercise price of $30. These options will expire at the end of 1 year, at which time Madelines stock will be selling at one of two prices $20 or $40. The risk-free rate is 5%. Using the binomial option pricing model, create a riskless hedged investment and answer the following questions:

What is the cost of the stock in the riskless portfolio? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

$____