Suppose That a Market Is Initially in Equilibrium $P = 90 - Q ^ { d }$

question 3

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a market is initially in equilibrium. The initial demand curve is $P = 90 - Q ^ { d }$ . The initial supply curve is $P = 2 Q ^ { 5 }$ . Suppose that the government imposes a $3 tax on this market. What is the change in consumer surplus due to the tax?

• A) $450.
• B) $420.50.
• C) $29.50.
• D) $0.50.

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