On January 3, 2019 Harry sold 1000 shares of Max co. stock for $1000 the fair market value. he had original purchase the shares for $12,000 in 2014 on January 15, 2019. Harry purchased shares of Max co. for $5900. what is Harry's bases in the shares of tax talk he purchase on January 15?

a. 2.9k

b. 6.9k

c. 5.9k

d. 8.9 k

e. 9.9 k