When a company sets a low initial price to gain a large market share quickly, it uses:

Correct answer: B. Penetration pricing

  • A. Price skimming
  • B. Penetration pricing
  • C. Prestige pricing
  • D. Cost-plus pricing

Explanation

Penetration pricing uses a relatively low introductory price to attract many buyers and build market share. Price skimming does the opposite by starting with a high price and lowering it later.

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