Figure 8-7 the Vertical Distance Between Points a and B Represents a Represents

question 246

Multiple Choice

Figure 8-7
The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market.

-Refer to Figure 8-7.Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Total surplus before the tax is imposed is $250.
• B) After the tax is imposed, consumer surplus is 45 percent of its pre-tax value.
• C) After the tax is imposed, producer surplus is 45 percent of its pre-tax value.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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