A $5-$year bond's coupon rate is $6\mathrm{.}00\%$ and interest is paid semi$-$annually. Assume the par amount is $$50,000.$ An investor purchased the bond with settlement today. The last coupon payment was $2$ months ago.

A$.$ What is the amount of coupon payment every six months?

B$.$ What is the accrued interest?

C$.$ If the price quote is $98\mathrm{.}50.$ what is the total amount to pay for the purchase?