John Files a Return as a Single Taxpayer

John files a return as a single taxpayer.In 2016,he had the following items:
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Salary of $40,000.
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Loss of $65,000 on the sale of § 1244 stock acquired two years ago.
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Interest income of $6,000.
Determine John's AGI for 2016.

A) ($5,000) .
B) $0.
C) $45,000.
D) $51,000.
E) None of the above.