Jocelyn sells short 1000 shares of JKLO stock at $31.25 per share and six months later purchases the shares at $29.00 each. Ignoring margin interest and brokerage fees, Nancy will

A) earn a total profit of $3,125.
B) lose a total of $2,900.
C) earn a total profit of $2,250.
D) Lose a total of $2,250.


Answer: C

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