Demographics Are Used in Business Marketing Principally to Accomplish the Following

question 12

Multiple Choice

Demographics are used in business marketing principally to accomplish the following:

• A) Predict changes in the age structure
• B) Find the people who will buy a given product
• C) Avoid expensive litigation related to discrimination
• D) Reposition declining industries

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Definitions:

Short-Term Capital Loss

A loss realized from the sale of a capital asset, such as stock, held for one year or less, which can be used to offset capital gains for tax purposes.

Ordinary Loss

A loss incurred in the regular course of business or through investments, which can be used to offset ordinary income for tax purposes.

Section 1231 Loss

A loss from the sale or exchange of property used in a trade or business that can be deductible for tax purposes.

Section 1231 Property

Refers to a type of property, both tangible and depreciable, used in a business and held for more than one year, which qualifies for tax treatment that combines aspects of capital gains and ordinary income tax rates.