On January $1,2021,$$$1,000,000,5-$year, $5\%$ bonds, were issued for $$957,349.$ The interest rate in effect when the bonds were issued was $6\%.$ Interest is paid semiannually on January $1$ and July $1.$ How much interest is paid at each interest payment date?

Select one:

A$.$ $$30,000$

B$.$ $$25,000$

C$.$ $$60,000$

D$.$ $$50,000$