Covered call profit when called away

You hold a stock bought at $50 and sell a call struck at $55, collecting a $2 premium. At expiry the stock is at $60. What is your total profit per share, in dollars?

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  1. Above the strike you are called away - the stock gain is capped at strike − cost.
  2. Add the premium; don't use the full stock move.

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