Figure 8-6 -Refer to Figure 8-6.What Would the Reduction in Consumer Surplus

question 200

Multiple Choice

Figure 8-6

-Refer to Figure 8-6.What would the reduction in consumer surplus caused by the tax be

• A)$60
• B)$70
• C)$80
• D)$100

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