Going to the Dogs

question 42

Multiple Choice

Going to the Dogs
Demand for pet services is greatly increasing across the United States. In fact,Americans will spend nearly $44 billion dollars on their pets this year.Many American dog owners are seeking out "doggy daycares" that are more like a resort or spa than an ordinary kennel for their canine companion.Daycare services for dogs now include toy rooms,outside play areas,doggie massages,treadmills,swimming pools and cushy beds for nap time.Pet owners can watch their pets via a Web cam and some doggy daycares have a phone where owners can talk to their dog when they feel their pet needs to hear their voice. Rates vary from $20 to $45 a day per pet,depending on the amenities that the pet owner chooses.
-Refer to Going to the Dogs.Central Bark Doggie Day Care currently has 31 locations,with a new Gainesville,FL location coming soon.With the opening of competition in the form of Camp Bow Wow and others,it appears that the dog daycare product is moving into the _____ stage of the product life cycle.

• A) commercialization
• B) introductory
• C) growth
• D) maturity
• E) decline

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Shares that were once part of the outstanding shares but were bought back by the issuing company.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights and a dividend entitlement.

No-par Common Stock

Common stock issued without a par value which means it is not assigned a nominal or face value, but it still represents ownership in a company.

Stated Value

A nominal value assigned to a corporation's stock that bears no relation to its market price, used for calculating capital stock.