Concept:A quotation is a document sent by a seller in reply to a customer’s inquiry.
Explanation:When a customer asks about the price or terms of goods, the wholesaler responds by sending a quotation.
A quotation states the price, quality, and conditions under which the goods will be sold.
It is not an order, because the customer has not yet decided to buy.
It is not a consignment or advice note, because those are used after goods are dispatched.
Therefore, the correct document for replying to an inquiry is a quotation.
Answer:C. a quotation