During 2016,Thomas Has a Net Section 1231 Gain of $57,000

During 2016,Thomas has a net Section 1231 gain of $57,000.In 2015,Thomas reported a net Section 1231 loss of $60,000.What is the character of the 2016 gain?

A) $60,000 long-term capital gain.
B) $60,000 ordinary gain.
C) $57,000 ordinary gain.
D) $57,000 long-term capital loss.
E) $57,000 long-term capital gain.