6. Inventories
Inventories at March 31, 1996 and 1997 comprise the following:
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In thousands of
In millions of yen U.S. dollars
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March 31 1996 1997 1997
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Finished products.............................Y 351,589 Y300,829 $2,426,040
Work in process and semifinished components... 505,574 485,731 3,917,185
Less--Advance payments received............... (29,535) (30,988) (249,903)
Raw materials and purchased components........ 216,740 185,295 1,494,315
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Y1,044,368 Y940,867 $7,587,637
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