Franklin's net Section 1231 gains and losses reported for the past five years are presented below. 2015: $15,000 2016: $12,000 2017: $5,000 2018: (28,000) 2019: (13,000) In 2020, Franklin has a $15,000 net Section 1231 gain. What amounts and character of income will Franklin ultimately report in 2020 as a result of this net Section 1231 gain?

Group of answer choices

$6,000 LTCG; $9,000 ordinary income.

$15,000 ordinary income.

$15,000 Section 1231 gain.

$9,000 LTCG

$6,000 ordinary income.