Profit Maximization Pricing Objectives

question 188

Multiple Choice

Profit maximization pricing objectives:

• A) almost always lead to high prices.
• B) are generally not in the public interest.
• C) seek to get as much profit as possible.
• D) may be stated as a desire to achieve rapid sales growth.
• E) All of these alternatives are correct.

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