Mahesri Excavations added $$411$ to retained earnings last year on sales of $$24,646.$ The administrative expenses were $$4,370,$ depreciation was $$812,$ dividends paid were $$285,$ and the interest expense was $$103.$ What was the cost of goods sold if the total tax rate was $23$ percent?

Multiple Choice

$$20,225$

$$21,393$

$$18,457$

$$24,385$

$$14,815$