When You Make a Purchase at a Retail Store by Giving

question 294

Multiple Choice

When you make a purchase at a retail store by giving your bank an instruction to transfer funds directly from your bank account to the store's bank account, you have most likely made the purchase using

• A) cash.
• B) a loan.
• C) a debit card.
• D) credit.

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Malcolm Baldrige Foundation

A foundation that supports the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes U.S. organizations for their achievements in quality and performance.

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