For 2017,Miram,a Single Mother,reported the Following Amounts Relating to Her

Multiple Choice

For 2017,Miram,a single mother,reported the following amounts relating to her investments: $\begin{array}{lr}\text {Net investment income from interest }&\$7,000\\\text { Interest expense on a loan to purchase stocks}&2,000\\\text {Interest expense on funds borrowed in 2016 to purchase land for investment \ }&6,000\\\end{array}$
What is the maximum amount that Miriam can deduct in 2017 as investment interest expense?

A) $8,000.
B) $2,000.
C) $6,000.
D) $7,000.