Response to Duracell's Introduction of the Duracell Ultra Battery,Energizer Introduced

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Multiple Choice

response to Duracell's introduction of the Duracell Ultra battery,Energizer introduced an Advanced Formula battery.But unlike Duracell,Energizer priced its batteries at a low initial price to attract the mass market.Was Energizer's pricing strategy to take market share from Duracell a success?

• A) No, because consumers are price-insensitive when it comes to batteries.
• B) Yes, because of the positive association with the "Energizer Bunny" marketing campaign.
• C) No, because consumers equate quality of batteries with higher prices.
• D) Yes, because consumers typically respond positively to cost-plus pricing.
• E) Yes, because the demand for batteries has unitary elasticity.

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