(Advanced Analysis)The Equations for the Demand and Supply Curves for a Particular

question 79

Multiple Choice

(Advanced analysis) The equations for the demand and supply curves for a particular product are P = 10 − 0.4 Q and P = 2 + 0.4 Q, where P is price and Q is quantity expressed in units of 100. After an excise tax is imposed on the product, the supply equation is P = 4 + 0.4 Q. The equilibrium quantity before the excise tax is imposed is

• A)1,000 units.
• B)750 units.
• C)875 units.
• D)1,200 units.

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