Step 1 :Use the compound interest formula \( A = P(1 + \frac{r}{n})^{nt} \)
Step 2 :Substitute the given values \( P = 6500 \), \( r = 0.048 \), \( n = 12 \), \( t = 5 \)
Step 3 :Calculate the amount owed \( A = 6500(1 + \frac{0.048}{12})^{12 \times 5} \)
Step 4 :Round the final answer to the nearest cent
Step 5 :\( \boxed{8259.16} \)