Figure 8-3 the Vertical Distance Between Points a and B Represents a Represents

question 17

Multiple Choice

Figure 8-3
The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market.
-Refer to Figure 8-3. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Total surplus before the tax is imposed is $500.
• B)After the tax is imposed, consumer surplus is 45 percent of its pre-tax value.
• C)After the tax is imposed, producer surplus is 45 percent of its pre-tax value.
• D)Total surplus after the tax is imposed is $500.

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