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On January 10,2016,Wally sold an option for $2,000 on vacant land he held as an investment.He had purchased the land in 2012 for $76,000.The option allowed the option holder to purchase the property for $122,000 plus the cost of the option.On March 1,2016,the option holder exercised the option.What is the amount and nature of Wally's gain or loss from disposition of the land?
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