In December 2019, 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 $70,000, making their total income for the year $125,000. In 2019, married taxpayers who file jointly pay tax of $8,012 on the first $70,000 of ordinary taxable income and 15% on long-term capital gains above $78,750. What is their total tax liability?

a.$16,262.00

b.$14,949.50

c.$8,012.00

d.$19,217.00