Ian Anderson purchases a corporate bond that matures in $3$ years, has a $2\mathrm{.}5\%$ coupon interest rate, and is currently priced at $$98$ per $$100$ in face value. The yield to maturity is closest to:

A$)3\mathrm{.}2045\%.$

B$)1\mathrm{.}6023\%.$

C$)3\mathrm{.}2099\%.$