Which of the Following Statements Provides a Good Rule of Thumb

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements provides a good rule of thumb for setting the advertising budget for a new product?

• A) Its advertising budget should be double that needed to maintain the desired market share.
• B) Its advertising budget should be equal to that of the largest shareholder in the market.
• C) Its advertising budget should be as much as the firm can afford.
• D) Its advertising budget should be 10 percent greater than the average budget planned for the entire payout period.

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