In December 2018, Ben and Jeri (married filing jointly) have a long-term capital gain of $55,000 on the sale of stock held for 4 years. They have no other capital gains and losses for the year. After the standard deduction, their ordinary income for the year, before the capital gain, is $76,900, making their total income for the year $131,900 ($76,900 + $55,000). In 2018, married taxpayers who file jointly pay tax of $8,850 on the first $76,900 of ordinary taxable income and 15% on long-term capital gains above $77,200. What is their total tax liability?

	a.	$17,136
	b.	$17,055
	c.	$17,100
	d.	$8,850