A firm issues $ $275$ million in straight bonds at an original issue discount of $2\%$ and a coupon rate of$6\%.$ The firm pays fees of $4\%$ on the face value of the bonds. The net amount of funds that the debt issue will provide for the firm is$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

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Part $1$

A$.$

$ $258\mathrm{.}5$ million

B$.$

$ $245\mathrm{.}58$ million

C$.$

$ $271\mathrm{.}43$ million

D$.$

$ $284\mathrm{.}35$ million