Question
An investor enters into a short position in a gold futures contract. The contract price is Rs.1300 and the contract consists of 100 ounces of gold. The initial margin is Rs.3000 and maintenance margin is Rs.2250. If the price drops to Rs.1290 at the end of the first day and Rs.1280 at the end of the second day, how much variation margin needs to be brought in at the end of the second day by the investor?
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