The price of a stock is $96. Three-month call options with a strike price of $98 sell for $4.80. An investor is trying to decide between buying 100 shares and buying 20 call options contracts. Both alternatives require an investment of $9,600. Suppose the stock price in three months may vary and follows a uniform distribution between $90 and $110. Please help the investor choose the best alternative based on the EMV.
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