You own a lot in Monte Carlo, Monaco, that is currently not used. Similar lots have sold for $1.08 million. Over the past five years, price of land in the area has increased 4% per year, with an annual standard deviation of 18%. A buyer has asked you and wants an option to buy the land in the next 12 months for $1.35 million. The risk-free rate of interest is 4% per year, compounded continuously. How much should you charge for the option?
a. $18,319.50
b. $17,122.90
c. $16,421.06
d. $15,846.15
e. $14,299.73