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The line 'Subject: Request for revised quotation for office chairs' in a business letter mainly serves to:

A subject line tells the reader at a glance what the letter is about. It is placed after the salutation and before the body, helping the reader classify and respond quickly. It does not substitute for the salutation, designation or enclosure notation.

  1. ATell the reader the purpose of the letter at a glanceCorrect
  2. BReplace the salutation
  3. CShow the writer's designation
  4. DIndicate the enclosures attached

Explanation

The subject line sits between the salutation and the body and briefly states what the letter is about, helping the reader sort and act on it quickly. It does not replace the salutation, give the designation, or list enclosures, which have their own parts.

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