What Happens to the Total Surplus in a Market When

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Multiple Choice

What happens to the total surplus in a market when the government imposes a tax?

• A)Total surplus increases by the amount of the tax.
• B)Total surplus increases but by less than the amount of the tax.
• C)Total surplus decreases.
• D)Total surplus is unaffected by the tax.

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