Wells Water Systems recently reported $$9,250$ of sales, $$4,500$ of operating costs other than depreciation, and $$950$ of depreciation. The company had no amortization charges, it had $$3,250$ of outstanding bonds that carry a $6\mathrm{.}75\%$ interest rate, and its federal$-$plus$-$state income tax rate was $25\%.$ In order to sustain its operations and thus generate sales and cash flows in the future, the firm was required to spend $$750$ to buy new fixed assets and to invest $$250$ in net operating working capital. How much free cash flow did Wells generate?

Select the correct answer.

a$.$ $$2,792\mathrm{.}90$

b$.$ $$2,800\mathrm{.}00$

c$.$ $$2,785\mathrm{.}80$

d$.$ $$2,814\mathrm{.}20$

e$.$ $$2,807\mathrm{.}10$