$37)$ Tom is talking to his friend Bob, who has an interest in Freedom, LLC$,$ about purchasing his LLC interest. Bob's outside basis in Freedom, LLC$,$ is $$10,000.$ This includes his $$2,500$ one$-$fourth share of the LLC$\text{'}$s debt. Bob's $704($b$)$ capital account is $$17,000.$ If Tom bought Bob's LLC interest for $$17,000,$ what would Tom's outside basis be in Freedom, LLC$?$

A$)$ $$10,000$

B$)$ $$14,500$

C$)$ $$17,000$

D$)$ $$19,500$