[Solved] The cumulative number of shares that have been sold short by investors and not covered is called A) Margin interest. B) Short interest. C) Short ratio. D) Short/long ratio. E) Naked short ratio. Equipment Cost: Refers to the total cost incurred to acquire and prepare an item of equipment for its intended use, including the purchase price, shipping fees, installation costs, and any other expenditures necessary to bring the equipment to a functional state. Future Value: The value of an investment at a specified date in the future, considering factors like interest rates and time. Present Value: The contemporary valuation of a future quantity of money or cash flow series, assuming a specific interest rate. Annuity Due: A type of annuity payment where the payment is due at the beginning of each period, rather than at the end.