The beginning inventory of a company is $$5,000.$ During the period, the company purchased inventory worth $$20,000$ and ended with inventory valued at $$8,000.$ What is the Cost of Goods Sold $($COGS$)?$

a$)$ $$20,000$

b$)$ $$25,000$

c$)$ $$17,000$

d$)$ $$13,000$

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