Virgil Was Leasing an Apartment from Marple, Inc

Multiple Choice

Virgil was leasing an apartment from Marple, Inc. Marple paid Virgil $1,000 to cancel his lease and move out so that Marple could demolish the building. As a result:

A) Virgil has a $1,000 capital gain.
B) Virgil has a $1,000 capital loss.
C) Marple has a $1,000 capital loss.
D) Marple has a $1,000 capital gain.
E) None of the above.