2. (20 points) A trader shorts futures contract to sell 4,000 stocks for $4.50 per...

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2. (20 points) A trader shorts futures contract to sell 4,000 stocks for $4.50 per stock. The initial margin is $3,500 while the maintenance margin is $2,500. By what amount should the stock price increase or decrease for a margin call? By what amount should the stock price increase or decrease to withdraw $500 from the margin account

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