Ling owns and operates a small gift boutique. The store policy states that they do not offer refunds for returns. However, Ling offers customers something that allows people to spend a predetermined amount of money at a specific location on products and services. Which term refers to what the customers are given for returning an item?

A. certificates

B. IOUs

C. gift cards

D. pay bonus

C. gift cards

is this right

Yes, the term "gift cards" is the most appropriate for what customers are given in exchange for returning an item in the scenario described. Gift cards allow customers to spend a predetermined amount of money at a specific location on products and services.