A $$100,000$ life insurance policy provides for an acceleration of up to $80$ percent of the death benefit if the insured is diagnosed as terminally ill. The policy uses the discount method to determine the amount that will be accelerated. Assuming a policyowner elects and qualifies for the full amount available for acceleration, how much will he or she receive?

a$.$ $$100,000$

b$.$ $$80,000$

c$.$ an amount less than $$80,000$

d$.$ an amount between $$80,000$ and $$100,000$