In ______ stage of the product life cycle,profits generally first appear.

A) decline
B) introductory
C) growth
D) maturity

Product Life Cycle

The stages through which a product goes from its inception to decline, including introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.

Introductory Stage

The initial phase of a product or service lifecycle, characterized by low sales, high investment costs, and limited market acceptance.

Growth Stage

The growth stage is the phase in a company's life cycle characterized by rapid market acceptance and increasing profits.