Amir purchased Apple stock on 2/21/2022 for $10,000. He sells the stock for $29,000 on 12/17/2022. Compute Amir's gain or loss on sale.

a. $3,000, with the excess carried forward

b. $19,000 long-term capital gain

c. $19,000 short-term capital gain

d. $19,000 ordinary

e. No gain or loss is recognized