Closing a sale refers to: a. asking for a referral from a prospective customer. b. being turned down by a prospective customer. c. delaying the decision to make a new product. d. obtaining a commitment from the customer.

D. obtaining a commitment from the customer.

Explanation:

Closing a sale is the equivalent of making a sale.

To consider a sale done, you need to have a commitment from the customer to buy the product/service you're offering.  That usually mean receiving money or at least firming a binding contract.

None of the other options is describing a complete sale. A and C are potential leads/sales... while B if of course the opposite of closing a sale.

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