You are an executive with an international chain of boutique hotels. Your hotels in downtown city locations sometimes have vacancies during the week. Which of the following criteria best describes this situation and helps you select a pricing strategy?

 
 
 
 
 
 

This description fits the description and indicates that marginal cost pricing may be appropriate.

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