During the Sales Life Cycle, Which Is an Example of What

question 71

Multiple Choice

During the sales life cycle, which is an example of what happens during the growth phase?

• A) Sales and price decline, as do the number of competitors.
• B) Sales continue to increase but at a decreasing rate. The number of competitors and product variety decline.
• C) Sales increase rapidly along with an increase in product variety.
• D) Sales rise slowly as customers become aware of the new product or service. Product variety is limited.

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