Jason and Ross are in line to check tickets. There are $36$ people in front of Jason and $16$ people behind. Ross happens to be in the middle of the entire line. How many people are there between Ross and Jason?~(adapted from 2000 Math Kangaroo Problem, Level 3 - 4, Question \#12) 
选项为:A:$$18$$  B:$$17$$  C:$$16$$  D:$$15$$  E:$$14$$  请回答其中一个选项.