The shares of a company listed on the stock exchange for sale are referred to as...

The question is asking about the term used to describe the shares of a company that are listed on the stock exchange for sale.

In the stock market, when a company decides to sell its shares to the public, those shares become available for individuals and institutions to buy and sell on the stock exchange. These shares are referred to as "quoted shares."

The term "quoted" means that the shares are listed and traded on the stock exchange, and their prices are quoted or displayed for potential buyers and sellers to see.

So, in this case, the correct answer is Option D: quoted shares.

To learn more about shares and the stock market, you can read the relevant sections in your Commerce textbook.