Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the Growth

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the growth stage of the product life cycle?

• A) Advertising emphasis switches to primary demand.
• B) The proportion of initial purchasers to repeat purchasers grows.
• C) New or modified product features are added.
• D) Profit margins increase as sales increase.
• E) There are a limited number of retail outlets for greater quality control.

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