Suppose that you sell short 1,000 shares of Xtel, currently selling for $20 per share, and give your broker $15,000 to establish your margin account. a. If you earn no interest on the funds in your margin account, what will be your rate of return after one year if Xtel stock is selling at: (i) $22; (ii) $20; (iii) $18

i) -13.33%

ii)0.00%

iii)13.33%

Explanation:

Calculation for the rate of return after one year

i). Rate of return=(1000*($20-$22))/$15000

Rate of return=(1000*-$2))/$15000

Rate of return=-$2,000/$15000

Rate of return= -13.33%

(ii)Rate of return= (1000*($20-$20))/$15000

Rate of return=(1000*$0)/$15000

Rate of return=$0/$15000

Rate of return= 0.00%

(iii)Rate of return= (1000*($20-$18))/$15000

Rate of return=(1000*$2))/$15000

Rate of return=$2,000/$15000

Rate of return= 13.33%

Therefore what will be your rate of return after one year if Xtel stock is selling at:

(i) $22 will be -13.33%

ii) $20 will be 0.00%

iii) $18 will be 13.33%

its ii) i did this test

explanation:

answer; someone must cover the cost associated with the provision of scarce goods in both sectors;