On January 1, 2015, Martin acquired 100,000 shares of Star Corporation stock for cash $200,000. There are no other shareholders. On January 1, 2021, Martin makes a capital contribution to Star of $200,000 cash. On January 1, 2022, Martin sells the stock for $300,000. None of Star's income for the past seven years consisted of passive income. Assume Martin is married and files jointly. How much of Martin's loss on the sale is ordinary and capital?

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