A post-closing trial balance showed the following account balances: cash $5,000; short-term investments $2,000; equity investment $3,000; accounts receivable $3,500; prepaid expenses $500; goodwill $1,000; property, plant and equipment $15,000; and accumulated depreciation $5,000. The total current assets would be

A :

$25,000.

B :

$14,000.

C :

$15,000.

D :

$11,000.