Price: A Key Element of Marketing and Sales

Question 1

Which of the following factors does NOT influence pricing decisions?

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Customer emotions

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Cost of production

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Market demand

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Competitive prices

Question 2

A price set above the equilibrium price will result in:

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A surplus

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No change in supply or demand

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A shortage

Question 3

Which pricing strategy involves setting an initial low price to gain market share?

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Penetration pricing

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Premium pricing

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Cost-plus pricing

Question 4

Demand for a product is considered elastic when:

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A small change in price leads to a large change in quantity demanded

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A large change in price leads to a small change in quantity demanded

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A small change in price leads to no change in quantity demanded

Question 5

A benefit of dynamic pricing is:

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Increased revenue

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Reduced customer dissatisfaction

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Reduced production costs

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Guaranteed product availability

Question 6

The purpose of price discrimination is to:

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Charge different prices to different customer groups based on their willingness to pay

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Lower prices for all customers

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Raise prices for all customers

Question 7

Which of the following is a psychological pricing technique?

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Charm pricing

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Value pricing

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Target costing

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Cost-plus pricing

Question 8

The breakeven point occurs when:

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Total revenue equals total cost

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Fixed costs exceed variable costs

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Variable costs exceed fixed costs

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Profit equals zero

Question 9

Which of the following costs is excluded from calculating the total cost of a product?

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Opportunity cost

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Direct costs

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Fixed costs

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Variable costs

Question 10

Value-based pricing is based on the:

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Customer's perception of the product's worth

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Market demand

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Cost of production

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Competitive prices

Question 11

The price at which a customer is willing to buy a product is known as the:

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Reservation price

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List price

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Market price

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Selling price

Question 12

Which pricing strategy involves setting a high initial price and gradually lowering it over time?

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Skimming pricing

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Value pricing

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Cost-plus pricing

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Penetration pricing

Question 13

The demand curve slopes downward because as price increases:

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Consumers demand less of the product

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The product becomes more desirable

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Consumers demand more of the product

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The product becomes less scarce

Question 14

Which of the following is a psychological pricing tactic?

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Anchoring

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Price matching

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Loss leader pricing

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Bundling

Question 15

The optimal price point occurs where:

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Marginal revenue equals marginal cost

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Total cost is lowest

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Average revenue is highest

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Total revenue is highest

Question 16

Which of the following is a key difference between cost-plus pricing and value pricing?

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Cost-plus pricing focuses on the seller's costs, while value pricing focuses on the customer's perceived value.

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Cost-plus pricing is more common in high-value products, while value pricing is more common in low-value products.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a legal consideration in pricing?

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Setting prices below the cost of production

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Deceptive pricing

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predatory pricing

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Price fixing

Question 18

In a competitive market, the price of a product is most likely to be:

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Set at the market equilibrium price

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Set at the lowest possible price

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Set at a price that maximizes the seller's profit

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Set at the highest possible price

Question 19

Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence pricing decisions?

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Supplier availability

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Consumer demand

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Market competition

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Production costs

Question 20

Which pricing strategy involves setting an initially high price to capture early adopters and gradually lowering it over time?

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Skimming pricing

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Value pricing

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Penetration pricing

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Cost-plus pricing

Question 21

What term describes the responsiveness of quantity demanded to changes in price?

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Price elasticity of demand

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Advertising elasticity of demand

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Income elasticity of demand

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Cross elasticity of demand

Question 22

Which of the following can be a benefit of setting a relatively high price?

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Increased perceived quality

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Lower production costs

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Reduced competition

Question 23

What is the point at which a firm's total revenue equals its total costs?

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Breakeven point

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Profit maximization point

Question 24

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of market-oriented pricing?

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Time-consuming and costly market research

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Only suitable for small businesses

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Ignores the firm's internal capabilities

Question 25

What is the primary objective of psychological pricing?

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Influence consumer behavior through psychological factors

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Maximize profit by setting excessively high prices

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Match competitor's prices regardless of cost

Question 26

Which pricing method involves adding a standard markup percentage to the product's cost?

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Cost-plus pricing

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Dynamic pricing

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Value pricing

Question 27

Distinguish between price and value.

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Price is the monetary amount, while value is the perceived worth to the consumer

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Price and value are identical concepts

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a crucial consideration when setting a price for a new product?

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Number of units produced

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Competitive landscape

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Perceived value

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Target market

Question 29

Which pricing strategy involves setting different prices for the same product or service based on customer characteristics?

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Price discrimination

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Competitive pricing

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Value pricing

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Cost-plus pricing

Question 30

The perceived value of a product or service to a consumer is known as:

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Customer value

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Market share

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Consumer surplus

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Brand equity

Question 31

Which of the following is a potential benefit of using a penetration pricing strategy?

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Rapidly gaining market share

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Increasing profit margins

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Reducing competition

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Improving customer loyalty

Question 32

A pricing strategy where the price is set to cover all costs plus a desired profit margin is known as:

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Cost-plus pricing

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Value pricing

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Price skimming

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Competitive pricing

Question 33

A pricing method where the price is set based on the perceived value of the product or service to the consumer is called:

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Value pricing

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Cost-plus pricing

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Price discrimination

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Competitive pricing

Question 34

The strategy of combining multiple products or services into a single package and offering them at a discounted price is known as:

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Product bundling

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Value pricing

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Competitive pricing

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Price discrimination

Question 35

Which of the following factors does NOT influence pricing decisions for a business?

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Competitor's market share

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Brand value

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Production costs

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Target customer demographics

Question 36

Which pricing strategy involves setting a high initial price and gradually reducing it over time?

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Skimming pricing

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Cost-plus pricing

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Value-based pricing

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Penetration pricing

Question 37

Identify a potential negative consequence of setting a price that is too low.

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Reduced profit margins

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Improved market share

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Increased brand equity

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Enhanced customer loyalty

Question 38

Which pricing technique involves determining a price based on the perceived value that customers place on a product?

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Value-based pricing

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Competitive pricing

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Cost-plus pricing

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Dynamic pricing

Question 39

What is the primary aim of using psychological pricing?

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To influence consumer perception of value

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To increase profit margins

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To reduce production costs

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To improve customer service

Question 40

Define the term 'cost-plus pricing'.

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A pricing strategy where the price is calculated by adding a markup to the total cost of producing and marketing a product.

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A pricing strategy that involves setting the price based on the perceived value of the product to the customer.

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A pricing strategy that focuses on maximizing revenue by charging different prices to different customer segments.

Question 41

Which pricing strategy is commonly used for products with a short shelf life?

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Penetration pricing

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Value-based pricing

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Target pricing

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Skimming pricing

Question 42

What is the main objective of price discrimination?

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To maximize revenue by charging different prices to different customer segments based on their willingness to pay.

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To subsidize products and services for low-income consumers.

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To prevent competition and maintain market share.

Question 43

Identify a potential ethical concern associated with pricing strategies.

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Exploiting vulnerable consumers

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Improved product quality

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Enhanced customer choice

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Increased profits for businesses

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor influencing pricing decisions?

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Consumer emotions

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Market research

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Cost of production

Question 45

The price elasticity of demand measures the:

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Responsiveness of quantity demanded to changes in price

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Price sensitivity of consumers

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Elasticity of supply

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Total revenue generated from a product

Question 46

A penetration pricing strategy involves:

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Setting a low initial price to gain market share

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Adjusting prices frequently based on demand

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Setting a high price to maximize profits

Question 47

Psychological pricing is a technique used to:

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Influence consumer perceptions and stimulate purchases

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Set prices at or below competitor prices

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Maximize revenue from each sale

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Reduce the cost of production

Question 48

The primary focus of a value-based pricing strategy is on:

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Customer perceived value and willingness to pay

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Minimizing production costs

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Matching competitor prices

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Maximizing market share

Question 49

When setting prices for services, a key consideration should be the:

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Cost of providing the service

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Price of raw materials

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Availability of competitors

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Marketing budget

Question 50

The primary purpose of a price list is to:

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Communicate prices to customers and facilitate transactions

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Track customer spending patterns

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Generate leads for potential sales

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Evaluate marketing campaign effectiveness

Question 51

The process of adjusting prices periodically to account for inflation is called:

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Index linking

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Value pricing

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Surging

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Dynamic pricing

Question 52

Which of the following is a potential ethical concern related to pricing?

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Charging excessive prices during times of crisis or scarcity

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Using psychological pricing techniques

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Setting prices slightly above production costs

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Offering discounts to specific customer groups