The supplies account had a balance of $$1,491$ at the beginning of the year and was debited during the year for $$2,465,$ representing the total of supplies purchased during the year. If $$2,691$ of supplies are on hand at the end of the year, the supplies expense to be reported on the income statement for the year is

a$.$ $$3,956$

b$.$ $$5,156$

c$.$ $$1,265$

d$.$ $$2,691$