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Options on General Motors stock are on a March, June, September, and December cycle. What options trade on (a) March $1,(b)$ June $30,$ and (c) August $5 ?$
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(a) March $1: Since General Motors options are on a March cycle, there will be options trading on March $1. Show more…
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