Question

decision point: choosing an international market
on the basis of population, it would appear that india has the
greatest potential for your solar kits.

however, you realize that this is a huge decision, so you decide to
do more research before finalizing your decision. which of the
following factors, if true, would make you less inclined to enter
the indian market?

select an option from the choices below and click submit.

the u.s. dollar has skyrocketed in value against the indian rupee.

approximately 68% of indias population lives in rural areas.

the electrical grid in india suffers from frequent disruptions and disrepair.

Explanation:

To determine which factor makes entering the Indian market less appealing, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: If the U.S. dollar skyrockets against the Indian rupee, when selling solar kits (priced in rupees) and converting revenue to dollars, the revenue in dollars would be lower. This negatively impacts profitability, reducing the incentive to enter the market.
• Option 2: A high rural population (68%) could be positive for solar kits, as rural areas may have less access to the electrical grid, increasing demand for solar solutions.
• Option 3: Frequent electrical grid disruptions would increase the need for alternative energy like solar kits, making the market more attractive.

So, the factor that reduces the inclination to enter the Indian market is the dollar's rise against the rupee.

Answer:

The U.S. dollar has skyrocketed in value against the Indian rupee.