Mountain Springs Water Company has two departments, Purifying and Bottling. The Bottling Department received 58,000 liters from the Purifying Department. During the period, the Bottling Department completed 56,000 liters, including 4,000 liters of work in process at the beginning of the period. The ending work in process was 6,000 liters. How many liters were started and completed during the period?

Work In Process

Inventory that includes goods that are in the production process but have not yet been completed or turned into final products.

Purifying Department

A specialized section of a production process where impurities are removed or product quality is enhanced.

Bottling Department

A specific area or division within a manufacturing facility where products are filled into bottles for distribution and sale.