Percentage gain or loss on investment


Problem:

A sophisticated investor, B. Graham, sold 500 shares short of Amwell, Inc. at $42 a share. The price of the stock subsequently fell to $38 before rising to $49 at which time Graham covered the position (that is, closed the short position).

Requirement:

Question: What was the percentage gain or loss on this investment?

Note: Explain all steps comprehensively.

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