Jergens Lotion Ltd$.$ reports several earnings numbers in its current$-$year income statement:

Gross margin $$140,000$

Income from Continuing Operations $35,000$

Net Income $41,000$

Extraordinary gains $14,000$

Income before Income Tax $60,000$

Discontinued Operations $(8,000)$

How much net income would most analysts predict for Jergens to earn next year?

A$)$ $$14,000$

B$)$ $$35,000$

C$)$ $$49,000$

D$)$ $$41,000$