Suppose that an investor purchases the common stock at the current market price of $58/share and simultaneously sells for $12 a call to buy the shares at the strike price of $50. At the expiration of the call, price of stock is $77. What is the net profit on the position for this investor? (Round your answer the nearest dollar, do not enter with the dollar sign)

Suppose that an investor purchases the common stock at the current market price of $58/share and simultaneously sells for $12 a call to buy the shares at the strike price of $50. At the expiration of the call, price of stock is $77. What is the net profit on the position for this investor? (Round your answer the nearest dollar, do not enter with the dollar sign)

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