Company RDM has a $$15$ Million liability that will be occurring in exactly $3$ years and RDM wants to set aside an amount so that the $$15$ Million is available in $3$ years. RDM purchases a Zero$-$Coupon Bond with a $3-$year maturity. Current interest rates for this type of bond are $6\mathrm{.}5\%.$

a$.$ How much does RDM have to invest now to purchase this bond? $1$ Point