You expect the stock market to increase, but instead of acquiring stock, you decide to acquire a stock index futures contract. That index is currently $57\mathrm{.}3,$ and the contract has a value that is $$500$ times the amount of the index. The margin requirement is $$2,500.$

When you make the contract, how much must you put up$?$ Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

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What is the value of the contract based on the index? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

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If the value of the index rises $2$ percent to $58\mathrm{.}446,$ what is the profit on the investment? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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What is the percentage earned on the funds you put up$?$ Round your answer to one decimal place.

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If the value of the index declines $2$ percent to $56\mathrm{.}154,$ what percentage of your funds will you lose? Round your answer to one decimal place. Enter your answer as a positive value.

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What is the percentage you earn $($or lose$)$ if the index falls to $52\mathrm{.}3?$ Round your answer to one decimal place. Enter your answer as a positive value.

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