Refer to the Data Provided in Table 16 -Refer to Table 16

question 168

Multiple Choice

Refer to the data provided in Table 16.1 below to answer the following questions.
Table 16.1 $$\begin{array} { c l l } \text { Tons of Salt } & \text { MC } & \text { MSC } \\\hline 1 & 10 & 20 \\2 & 20 & 30 \\3 & 30 & 40 \\4 & 40 & 50 \\5 & 50 & 60\end{array}$$
-Refer to Table 16.1. To force this salt processing firm to produce the efficient level of output, the government should impose a tax

• A) of $10 per ton.
• B) of $12.50 per ton.
• C) of $40 per ton.
• D) that depends on the level of output that the firm produces to maximize profits.

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