Does trading two cookies for two granola bars show a gain from trade

Using a ucf graduate's current year tax data below, what is the adjusted gross income: wages = $55,000 ordinary dividends = $1,000 interest on municipal bonds = $2,000 traditional ira contribution = $3,000 short term capital gain = $ 9,000 alimony paid = $20,000 $42,000 $80,000 $46,000 $88,000 $40,000