When Amazon first introduced the Kindle DX, an e-reader with a screen 2.5 times larger than the Kindle, it was priced at $499--$150 more than the Kindle. It was targeted to avid readers who purchased a lot of e-books to store on their Kindle DX. Amazon was likely using a:
a. price skimming strategy.
b. penetration pricing strategy.
c. competitive price strategy.
d. status quo pricing strategy.
Answer: a. price skimming strategy.