Harding, Jones, and Sandy, a partnership, is in the process of liquidating. The partners have the following capital account balances; $$24,000,$$$24,000,$ and $($$$9,000)$ respectively. The partners share all profits and losses $16\%,48\%,$ and $36\%,$ respectively. Sandy has indicated that the $($$$9,000)$ deficit will be covered with a forthcoming contribution. The remaining partners have requested an immediate distribution of $$20,000$ in cash that is available. How should this cash be distributed?

a$.$ Harding $$5,000$; Jones $$15,000.$

b$.$ Harding $$17,000$; Jones $$3,000.$

c$.$ Harding $$11,154$; Jones $$8,846.$

d$.$ Harding $$14,297$; Jones $$5,703.$

e$.$ Harding $$12,500$; Jones $$7,50$