When Mr. Thompson invented his high-tech ski gear, he knew during the introductory stage A. sales would be low and profits nonexistent, but he would attract ski equipment innovators. B. sales would be low, profits would be high, and all potential skiers would jump at the opportunity to buy his product C. sales would slow down, profits would peak, and early adopters of ski equipment would be his major customers D. sales would rise quickly, profits would jump, and even laggards would buy his product. E. sales would level off, profits would decline, and mature skiers would be attracted to his product