Which of the Following Statements Is Most Likely True About

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most likely true about the product life cycle?

• A) Throughout the product introduction stage, sales are zero.
• B) The growth stage is the longest stage of the product life cycle.
• C) Profits are nonexistent in the growth stage.
• D) Growth is a period of rapid market acceptance and increasing profits.
• E) Maturity is the period when sales fall off but profits continue to rise.

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