Currie Company borrowed $$23,000$ from Sierra Bank by issuing a $11\%$ three$-$year note. Currie agreed to repay the principal and interest by making annual payments in the amount of $$9,412.$ Based on this information, what is the amount of the interest expense associated with the second payment?

Note: Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

Multiple Choice

$$1,671$

$$2,530$

$$9,412$

$$1,773$