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Assumptions about Perfectly Competitive Markets

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There is a large number of buyers both under monopoly and monopolistic competition.

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The correct option is A True
True.
In case of monopoly, there is single seller and large number of buyers. Under monopolistic competition, there are large numbers of buyers as well as sellers.

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