The new product pricing strategy through which the companies set lower prices to gain large market share is classified as?

Correct answer: C. penetration pricing

  • A. optional product pricing
  • B. skimming pricing
  • C. penetration pricing
  • D. captive product pricing

Explanation

Penetration pricing starts with a relatively low price to attract many buyers quickly and build market share. Skimming pricing does the opposite by beginning with a high price to recover returns from early adopters.

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