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QuickFix Repairs serves commuters while opening a second outlet; the case evidence includes net profit margin of ?10,227, sales of 572 units, and a 24% change in costs or demand. Which option best applies Explain how businesses use segmentation to target customers?
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Topic
Segmentation
Question
- A. Use segmentation, target customers to judge customer retention, employees impact, and the business objective in Types and use of segmentation.
- B. Give only a definition of Segmentation without using the case evidence.
- C. Treat margin and markup as identical and ignore the effect on employees.
- D. Choose the largest sales figure without checking costs, finance, or context.
Answer
The correct option is: Use segmentation, target customers to judge customer retention, employees impact, and the business objective in Types and use of segmentation.
Explanation
The answer is commercially strongest because Use segmentation, target customers to judge customer retention, employees impact, and the business objective in Types and use of segmentation. The case evidence gives ?11,727, 572 units, and 24%, so the answer must explain the commercial effect rather than repeat a definition. The distractors are weaker because they confuse margin and markup, miss the employees, or ignore the business objective.
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