Going Higher Construction sponsors a 401(k) profit sharing plan. In the current year, Going Higher Construction contributed 25% of each employees' compensation to the profit sharing plan. The ADP of the 401(k) plan for the NHC was 3.5%. If Bob, age 57, earns $100,000 and is a 6% owner, what is the maximum amount that he may defer into the 401(k) plan for 2016?

(a) $5,500.

(b) $6,000.

(c) $11,500.

(d) $24,000.