CSEET · Business Communication · Common Business Terminologies
A buyer sends a firm written request asking a seller to supply specified goods at stated prices and terms. In commercial correspondence, this document is called:
This is an order. It is the buyer's firm commitment asking the seller to supply specific goods at agreed price and terms. An enquiry merely asks for information, and a quotation is the seller's offer, so neither is a definite request to buy.
- AAn enquiry
- BA quotation
- CAn orderCorrect
- DA circular
Explanation
An order is a buyer's definite request to supply specified goods on stated terms. An enquiry only seeks information on price and terms, a quotation is the seller's reply offering terms, and a circular is a general notice sent to many people.
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