A put option with an exercise price of $45 is currently selling for $5. The delta for the put is -0.4, and the stock is currently selling for $50. What is the elasticity of the put?

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A put option with an exercise price of $45 is currently selling for $5.
The delta for the put is -0.4, and the stock is currently selling for $50.
What is the elasticity of the put?      
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