If a Tax Is Levied on the Sellers of a Product

question 221

Multiple Choice

If a tax is levied on the sellers of a product, then the demand curve will

• A)shift down.
• B)shift up.
• C)become flatter.
• D)not shift.

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Definitions:

Break-even

The point at which revenue received equals the costs associated with receiving the revenue, resulting in no net profit or loss.

Net Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes, representing the profit generated from normal business operations.

Sales Dollars

The total monetary value of sales transactions made by a business within a specific period.

Break-even

The point at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no profit or loss.