Refer to the Graph

question 70

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph. Assume the market for this product is initially in equilibrium at the intersection of D ₂ and S ₁. The shift in supply from S ₁ to S ₂ is due to an excise tax imposed on the product. The excise tax revenue collected by the government will be

• A)$60.
• B)$36.
• C)$32.
• D)$24.

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