Detailed Instructions: Given a math problem with context and a question and 5 answer choices, the task is to provide the correct answer choice based on the problem. You must choose one of the given answer choices by letter: a, b, c, d, or e; anything else is invalid.
Q: Problem: a merchant gets a 5 % discount on each meter of fabric he buys after the first 2,000 meters and a 7 % discount on every meter after the next 1,500 meters. the price, before discount, of one meter of fabric is $ 2, what is the total amount of money the merchant spends on 6,500 meters of fabric ?
Options: a. $ 11,320, b. $ 12,430, c. $ 13,540, d. $ 14,650, e. $ 15,760
A:
b