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question 19

Multiple Choice

This problem will be easier if you have done Problem 3. The inverse demand function for grapefruit is defined by the equation p = 282 - 9q, where q is the number of units sold. The inverse supply function is defined by p = 7 + 2q. A tax of $22 is imposed on suppliers for each unit of grapefruit that they sell. When the tax is imposed, the quantity of grapefruit sold falls to

• A) 25.
• B) 14.
• C) 21.
• D) 23.
• E) 24.

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