Heeltoe, a boutique that caters to the footwear needs of women, manufactures two different lines of footwear based on the purchasing power of its customers. One product line caters to the needs of affluent, middle-aged women, and the other line targets younger professionals and homemakers. Heeltoe most likely segments the consumer market based on ________ variables.
A. psychographic
B. behavioral
C. universal
D. geographic
E. demographic
Answer: E. demographic