$10.$A focused low$-$cost strategy seeks to achieve competitive advantage mainly by$$

A$.$outmatching competitors in offering niche buyers an absolute rock$-$bottom price.

B$.$delivering more value for the money than other competitors.

C$.$performing the primary value chain activities at a lower cost per unit than can the industry's low$-$cost leaders by outsourcing them to low$-$wage countries.

D$.$dominating more market niches in the industry via a lower cost and a lower price than any other rival.

E$.$serving buyers in the target market niche at a lower cost and lower price than rivals with a product or service that meets their basic needs.