An investor purchased a zero$-$coupon corporate bond on the offering. The price was $$520,$ and the bond matures in $12$ years. Ten years after the purchase, the investor sold the bond for $$945.$ For tax purposes, the investor will report

A$)$ a $$55$ long$-$term capital loss.

B$)$ $$425$ in ordinary income.

C$)$ a $$425$ long$-$term capital gain.

D$)$ a $$25$ long$-$term capital gain.