Widgets Were Introduced a Few Years Ago

question 28

Multiple Choice

Widgets were introduced a few years ago. The number of companies making widgets has increased recently, drawn by high profits. At the same time, differentiated products for different market segments have begun to emerge. What stage of the product life cycle do widgets appear to be in?

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

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Definitions:

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