The Short Interest on Blue Water Cruisers Stock Was 218,900

question 13

Multiple Choice

The short interest on Blue Water Cruisers stock was 218,900 when the market opened this morning. During the day, 187,400 shares were covered and 171,600 shares were sold short. What was the short interest on this stock at the end of the trading day?

• A) 203,100 shares
• B) 221,100 shares
• C) 233,100 shares
• D) 408,100 shares
• E) 447,900 shares

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