Tamer and Maher are partners with capital balances of $60,000. They share profits and losses at 50% each. Zaher contributes $24,000 to the partnership for a 1/3 share. What amount should the partnership record as an individual bonus to each of the old partners?

Select one:

a. $10,000

b. $20,000

c. $3,500

d. $7,000