An investor sells 100 shares short at $43. The sale requires a margin deposit equal to 60
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An investor sells 100 shares short at $43. The sale requires a margin deposit equal to 60 percent of the proceeds of the sale. The interest on borrowed funds is 5.5% per annum.
A.) If the investor closes the position at $49, what was the percentage eared or lost on the investment?
B.) If the position had been closed when the price of the stock was $27, what would have been the percent earned or lost on the position?
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