The elements of the marketing mix are combined to

a. meet product display requirements.

b. demonstrate the expertise of the marketing staff.

c. satisfy the target market.

d. fulfill trade show and other promotional commitments.

e. encourage in-house support for marketing.

The elements of the marketing mix are combined to satisfy the target market. The correct option is C.

Explanation:

The Marketing Mix is a set of factors, actions or strategies that a company controls or uses in order to influence its target market to choose their products and services over other alternatives.

The four Ps of the marketing mix are Product, Price, Place and Promotion.

The four Ps listed above are all factors that a company manipulates in order to satisfy its target market.