Harris Corporation, a retailer, had cost of goods sold of $290,000 last year. The beginning inventory balance was $26,000 and the ending inventory balance was $24,000. The corporation's inventory turnover was closest to:

A) 12.08
B) 11.60
C) 5.80
D) 11.15

Inventory Turnover

A financial ratio indicating how many times a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a period, illustrating the company's efficiency in managing and selling its stock.

Cost of Goods Sold

The immediate expenses related to producing the goods that a company sells, which involve both materials and labor.

Beginning Inventory

The cost of products on hand for selling at the commencement of an accounting cycle.