You Sold Short 100 Shares of Common Stock at $45

question 52

Multiple Choice

You sold short 100 shares of common stock at $45 per share. The initial margin is 50%. Your initial investment was

• A) $4,800.
• B) $12,000.
• C) $2,250.
• D) $7,200.

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