What is the amount and character of Sarah's gain or loss?

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Sarah sold a business-use machine for $51,200. Sarah bought the machine for $53,800 several years ago and has claimed $11,900 of depreciation expense on the machine. What is the amount and character of Sarah's gain or loss?

 

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    $9,300 §1231 loss.

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    $9,300 ordinary gain.

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    $2,600 §1231 loss.

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    $9,300 capital gain.

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    None of the choices are correct.

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