Chazen Company's inventory balance at the beginning of the year was $$6,000.$ During the year, the company had Purchases of $$30,000$ and Purchases Returns and Allowances of $$2,000.$ The company's inventory balance at the end of the year is $$4,000.$ Compute cost of goods sold for the year assuming Chazen uses the periodic inventory system.

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