LaFevor Co$.$ acquired $75\%$ of the common stock of Dean Corp. on September $1,2023.$ For $2023,$ Dean reported revenues of $$960,000$ and expenses of $$780,000,$ all reflected evenly throughout the year. The annual amount of amortization related to this acquisition was $$30,000.$ LaFevor's fiscal year ends every December $31.$ What is the amount of the noncontrolling interest's share of Dean's income for $2023?$

a$.$ $$15,000.$

b$.$ $$30,000.$

c$.$ $$18,000.$

d$.$ $$12,500.$

e$.$ $$45,000.$