Refer to the Graph Shown

question 51

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph shown. Assume that the market is initially in equilibrium at a price of $10 and a quantity of 500 units. If the government imposes a $4 per-unit tax on this product, the deadweight loss from the tax will be:

• A) 200.
• B) 400.
• C) 1,600.
• D) 1,800.

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