Explain the concept of Equilibrium Price in a Perfectly Competitive Market and how it is determined?

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  1. Explain the concept of Equilibrium Price in a Perfectly Competitive Market and how it is determined?
  2. Calculate the percentage change in equilibrium price if the percentage change in quantity demanded is 25%. Price Elasticity of Demand is 1.35 and Price Elasticity of Supply is 1.15.
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