The writer of a put option hopes that the price of the underlying stock will rise because

A) the option is more likely to be exercised.
B) the option is less likely to be exercised.
C) the buyer of the put will have to purchase the stock at a higher price.
D) the value of the put option will increase in the secondary market.


Answer: B

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