The number of competitors in the decline stage of product life cycle are?

Correct answer: D. declining in number

  • A. few
  • B. continuously growing
  • C. stable but begins declining
  • D. declining in number

Explanation

As demand falls during the decline stage, weaker competitors leave the market and the total number of competitors decreases. This distinguishes decline from the growth stage, when competitors are generally increasing.

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