Fillmore's Net Section 1231 Gains and Losses Reported for the Past

Fillmore's net Section 1231 gains and losses reported for the past five years is presented below.
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$$\begin{array} { r r } 2013 & \$ 15,000 \\2014 & 12,000 \\2015 & 5,000 \\2016 & ( 28,000 ) \\2017 & ( 13,000 ) \end{array}$$
In 2018, Fillmore has a $15,000 net Section 1231 gain. What amounts and character of income will Fillmore ultimately report in 2018 as a result of this net Section 1231 gain?

A) $6,000 LTCG; $9,000 ordinary income
B) $15,000 ordinary income
C) $15,000 Section 1231 gain
D) $9,000 LTCG; $6,000 ordinary income
E) None of the above.