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QuickFix Repairs serves commuters while opening a second outlet; the case evidence includes net profit margin of ?7,663, sales of 143 units, and a 42% change in costs or demand. Which option best applies Explain reasons for promotion, including informing, reminding, increasing sales, changing image and persuading customers?
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Topic
The elements of the marketing mix: price, product, promotion and place
Question
- A. Use PR, promotion to judge cash inflow, shareholders impact, and the business objective in Promotion.
- B. Give only a definition of The elements of the marketing mix: price, product, promotion and place without using the case evidence.
- C. Treat internal and external finance as identical and ignore the effect on shareholders.
- D. Choose the largest sales figure without checking costs, finance, or context.
Answer
The correct option is: Use PR, promotion to judge cash inflow, shareholders impact, and the business objective in Promotion.
Explanation
The answer is commercially strongest because Use PR, promotion to judge cash inflow, shareholders impact, and the business objective in Promotion. The case evidence gives ?9,163, 143 units, and 42%, so the answer must explain the commercial effect rather than repeat a definition. The distractors are weaker because they confuse internal and external finance, miss the shareholders, or ignore the business objective.
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