| A | B |
| a financial calculation that is used to determine the relative profitability of a product or investment | return on investment |
| a business that buys goods and resells them to consumers | retailer |
| a brief summary of personal information, education, skills and work experience activities and interests | resume’ |
| to place limits on | restrict |
| an area ; place, space | region |
| a recommendation of another person who might buy the product being sold | referral |
| someone who knows your work habits and personal traits and will recommend you for a job | reference |
| term that signifies a period of renewed economic growth following a recession or depression | recovery |
| a period of economic slowdown that lasts for at least two quarters or 6 months | recession |
| a conscious, logical reason for a purchase | rational motive |