The Following Graph Depicts the Market for CT Scanners in the United

question 2

Multiple Choice

The following graph depicts the market for CT scanners in the United States.
Assume an initial equilibrium at D₁ and S₁ with price of $200,000 per machine. If the government places a $20,000 excise tax on each new scanner sold, the new equilibrium price will be

• A) at least $220,000.
• B) exactly $220,000.
• C) less than $220,000.
• D) there's not enough information to determine what the new price will be.

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