The following is given in relation to raw materials:

O = Opening Inventory
P = Purchases
R = Purchases returns
C = Carriage
E = Excise duties
I = Import duties
Z = Closing Inventory

The cost of raw materials available for use is:

A. O + P + C
B. O + P + E + C – Z
C. O + P + C + I – R
D. O + P + C + R – Z
E. O + P + C – R

C. O + P + C + I – R

Explanation:
The correct answer is C because the cost of raw materials available for use is calculated by adding opening inventory, purchases, carriage, and import duties, and subtracting purchase returns.