Figure 6-19 -Refer to Figure 6-19.Suppose a Tax of $2 Per Unit

question 9

Multiple Choice

Figure 6-19
-Refer to Figure 6-19.Suppose a tax of $2 per unit is imposed on this market.Which of the following is correct?

• A)One-fourth of the burden of the tax will fall on buyers,and three-fourths of the burden of the tax will fall on sellers.
• B)One-third of the burden of the tax will fall on buyers,and two-thirds of the burden of the tax will fall on sellers.
• C)One-half of the burden of the tax will fall on buyers,and one-half of the burden of the tax will fall on sellers.
• D)Two-thirds of the burden of the tax will fall on buyers,and one-third of the burden of the tax will fall on sellers.

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