4. INVENTORIES
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýInventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined using last-in first-out ("LIFO"), first-in first-out, and average costs methods for different components of inventory. Inventories consisted of the following (dollars in millions):
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SeptemberÌý30,
2011 |
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DecemberÌý31,
2010 |
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Raw materials and supplies
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$ |
424 |
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$ |
321 |
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Work in progress
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99 |
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99 |
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Finished goods
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1,258 |
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1,043 |
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Total
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1,781 |
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1,463 |
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LIFO reserves
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(94 |
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(67 |
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Net
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$ |
1,687 |
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$ |
1,396 |
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ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýAs of SeptemberÌý30, 2011 and DecemberÌý31, 2010, approximately 13% and 12%, respectively, of inventories were recorded using the LIFO cost method.
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýIn the normal course of operations we, at times, exchange raw materials and finished goods with other companies for the purpose of reducing transportation costs. The net nonmonetary open exchange positions are valued at cost. The amounts included in inventory under nonmonetary open exchange agreements receivable by us as of SeptemberÌý30, 2011 and DecemberÌý31, 2010 were $15Ìýmillion and $3Ìýmillion, respectively. Other open exchanges are settled in cash and result in a net deferred profit margin. The amounts payable under these open exchange agreements as of SeptemberÌý30, 2011 and DecemberÌý31, 2010 were $3Ìýmillion and nil, respectively.
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