The correct option. Given information: Number of Shares as Employee Stock Option on January 1 is 2,000 shares. Purchase price of share as on January 1 is $40. Fair Value of the options totaled as on January 1 is $20,000. Price at which the stock was sold in December 31, Year 1 is $45. Price at which the stock was sold in December 31, Year 2 is $55.

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Number of Shares as Employee Stock Option on January 1 is 2,000 shares.

Purchase price of share as on January 1 is $40.

Fair Value of the options totaled as on January 1 is $20,000.

Price at which the stock was sold in December 31, Year 1 is $45.

Price at which the stock was sold in December 31, Year 2 is $55.

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