For the past year, Momsen Limited had sales of $$44,237,$ interest expense of $$2,996,$ cost of goods sold of $$14,734,$ selling and administrative expense of $$10,721,$ and depreciation of $$4,820.$ If the tax rate was $23$ percent, what was the company's net income?

Multiple Choice

$$16,699$

$$8,444$

$$7,676$

$$10,966$

$$7,755$