Corporation D donated meat products inventory with a cost of $8,500 and a fair market value of $10,000 to a public charity. The conditions regarding the special rule on appreciation have been met (i.e., the charity used the inventory for the care of the needy). D's taxable income before the contribution deduction is $95,000. What is D's allowable contribution deduction?

a $8,500

b $750

c $9,500

d $9,250