A bond with a face value of $$$$6000$ pays quarterly interest of $2\mathrm{.}5$ percent each period. Twenty six interest payments remain before the bond matures. How much would you be willing to pay for this bond today if the next interest payment is due now and you want to earn $6$ percent compounded quarterly on your$$ money? $($answer in box is correct$)$

i$=1\mathrm{.}5\%$