When an investor thinks that price will go down, he will opt for put options.
So
Put option will be exercised only when price goes down.
So breakeven point = strike price - premium paid = 60-7 = 53
So when stock reaches at 53, break point is reached for put option.
Answer : 53 [Thumbs up please]
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