Answer:
The correct option is C,royalties
Step-by-step explanation:
Royalties refers to payment received by the owner of patent from the individuals making use of the patented design or product as a reward for creativity and originality.
Profits are excess of revenue over costs of doing business overall
Receipts are inflows of cash and cash equivalents to the business either form sales transactions or from sources such as disposal of assets as well as issuance of shares.
Payoffs refers to the amount paid to an employee either upon retirement or on leaving a job