Evona, an equal partner, sold her partnership interest to Zach, an outsider, for $$154,000$ cash on January $1,$ Year $2,$ when Evona's basis in the partnership was $$34,000.$ In addition, Zach assumed Evona's share of the partnership's liability.

What was the total amount realized by Evona on the sale of her partnership interest?

A$.$ $$174,000$

B$.$ $$154,000$

C$.$ $$140,000$

D$.$ $$134,000$