Question

'Dear sirs ' is used as salutation in

• A. Official letter
• B. Business letter
• C. Demi official letter
• D. Circular

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Business letter

• A business letter is an official dealing with the subjects such as enquiry, order, request, complaint, and apology.

Salutation used in business letter

• It names the person or people addressed.
• It should be placed two spaces below the inside address.
• If the recipient of the letter is a man, Dear sir should be the salutation. Dear Madam, is the salutation for a woman. But if the letter is addressed to a business firm, the greeting is – Dear Sirs.