All of the Following Are Characteristics of the Maturity Stage

question 100

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics of the maturity stage of the product life-cycle except

• A) a peak in the sales curve.
• B) a decline in the sales curve.
• C) simplification of product lines.
• D) increased distribution.
• E) increased price competition.

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