Question

special promotions may be attempted in an effort to get the consumer to try the product.
a growth
b decline
c maturity
d introduction

Explanation:

In the product life cycle, the introduction stage is when a product is new to the market. Special promotions are often used here to encourage consumers to try the product. In growth, sales are increasing; decline is when sales drop; maturity is a stable stage with competition. So the correct stage for using promotions to get trials is introduction.

Answer:

D. introduction