Six years ago, HOPCO granted Mr. Sing a nonqualified option to purchase 1,000 shares of HOPCO stock at $55 per share. On date of grant, the market price was $50 per share. This year, Mr. Sing exercised the option when the market price was $64 per share. How much ordinary income does Mr. Sing recognize because of the exercise?
A. $0
B. $14,000
C. $5,000
D. $9,000
Answer: D
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