Refer to Scenario 19

question 50

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 19.4 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
SCENARIO 19.4: Suppose demand for widgets is given by the equation P = 10 - 0.25Q. Originally, the price of the good is $5 per unit. When a tax of $1 per unit is imposed, the price of the good rises to $6 per unit.
-Refer to Scenario 19.4. Prior to the imposition of the tax consumers purchased ________ widgets and after the tax was imposed they purchased ________ widgets.

• A) 16; 20
• B) 20; 16
• C) 10; 8
• D) 40; 32

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Definitions:

Total Cost

The full amount of expenses incurred by a firm in the production of goods or services, including both fixed and variable costs.

Marginal Cost

The increase in total cost that arises from producing one additional unit of a good or service.

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A layer of earth in which the roots of grass are embedded, commonly used for lawns, golf courses, and sports fields to quickly establish a green surface.

Marginal Costs

The expense incurred from the production of one more unit of a product or service.