An option with an exercise price equal to the underlying asset's price is

A) worthless.
B) in the money.
C) at the money.
D) out of the money.
E) theoretically impossible.

Exercise Price

The cost that an option holder is allowed to pay to acquire (if it's a call option) or dispose of (if it's a put option) the base security or commodity.

Underlying Asset's Price

The current market price of the security or commodity that is the basis for a derivative contract, such as options or futures.

Option

A financial derivative that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on or before a certain date.