Which of the following statements characterizes the growth stage of the product life cycle?
a. prices are usually high, sales are low, and development, promotion, and distribution costs are high.
b. marketing strategy in this stage typically encourages strong brand loyalty
c. promotion costs climb, and competitors cut prices to attract business
d. management considers pruning items from the product line to eliminate unprofitable ones

Grant, inc., acquired 30% of south co.’s voting stock for $200,000 on january 2, year 1, and did not elect the fair value option. the price equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in south’s net assets. grant’s 30% interest in south gave grant the ability to exercise significant influence over south’s operating and financial policies. during year 1, south earned $80,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. south reported earnings of $100,000 for the 6 months ended june 30, year 2, and $200,000 for the year ended december 31, year 2. on july 1, year 2, grant sold half of its stock in south for $150,000 cash. south paid dividends of $60,000 on october 1, year 2. before income taxes, what amount should grant include in its year 1 income statement as a result of the investment?

Describe the three different ways the argument section of a cover letter can be formatted

:; )write a paragraph of two to three sentences and describe what will happen to a society that does not have a productive workforce?