Figure 4-8 Figure 4-8 Shows the Market for Beer. the Government Plans

question 178

Multiple Choice

Figure 4-8

Figure 4-8 shows the market for beer. The government plans to impose a per-unit tax in this market.
-Refer to Figure 4-8.For each unit sold, the price sellers receive after the tax (net of tax) is

• A)$20.
• B)$22.
• C)$27.
• D)$32.

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