What was your leverage multiplier

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You shorted 100 shares of IBM for $50/share and your broker required you to deposit an additional 40% of the initial proceeds of the short sale into your margin account. IBM’s share price declined to $40 dollars per share at which point you covered your short position. What was your %portfolio return and % return on investment? What was your leverage multiplier?

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