Crane,Inc.reported the following data regarding costs and inventories for the current year: beginning work in process inventory,$4,000; beginning finished goods inventory,$2,000; cost of goods manufactured,$11,500; operating expenses,$3,000; ending finished goods inventory,$1,000; ending work in process inventory,$1,500.Cost of goods sold for Crane,Inc.equals ________.

Work in Process Inventory

Goods partially completed during the manufacturing process, consisting of labor, raw materials, and overhead costs incurred to date.

Finished Goods Inventory

The collection of products that have been completed and are available for sale, yet remain unpurchased.

Operating Expenses

Costs that are necessary for the day-to-day functioning of a business, excluding direct material and direct labor costs.