You Bought a Call Option with a $40 Strike Price

You bought a call option with a $40 strike price for $2.25 when the underlying stock was selling for $39.00. Just prior to expiration, the stock was selling for $44.00. What was your gain
Or loss per option share on this transaction?

A) $1.75 gain
B) $2.75 gain
C) $2.75 loss
D) $2.25 loss