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FRIDAY QUIZ CHALLENGE Test your knowledge of this week's terms Question: This is an important step to take before entering into or completing a potentially risky investment, agreement or transaction. Choose the Right Answer: (A) balance sheet  (B) due diligence  (C) offset  (D) negotiation

TERM OF THE DAY consumer product Merchandise or other item of common or daily use, ordinarily bought byindividuals or households for private consumption. See also consumer goods. Find out how to use consumer product in a sentence. Learn more about this term Usage Example Before any consumer product is sold in the U.S. it must first be approved by the Safety Commission to ensure the product is safe for all consumers.

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