Refer to the Graph Shown

question 39

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph shown. Initially, the market is in equilibrium with price equal to $12 and quantity equal to 140. As a result of a per-unit tax imposed by the government, the supply curve shifts from S₀ to S₁. The effect of the tax is to:

• A) give government tax revenues of $100.
• B) give government tax revenues of $280.
• C) reduce consumer surplus by $240.
• D) reduce consumer surplus by $200.

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