CSEET · Business Communication · Business Correspondence
A company writes to a customer who has not paid an invoice for 90 days, requesting payment politely and reminding the customer of the due amount. This is a:
It is a collection or reminder letter, written to request payment of an overdue invoice politely. A quotation states prices, an introduction letter presents a person, and a status enquiry checks a party's creditworthiness, so none of these fits.
- ACollection (reminder) letterCorrect
- BLetter of quotation
- CLetter of introduction
- DStatus enquiry letter
Explanation
A collection or reminder letter asks a debtor to clear overdue dues, usually in a courteous tone at first. A quotation gives prices, an introduction presents a person, and a status enquiry seeks information on a party's creditworthiness.
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