Figure 8-12 -Refer to Figure 8-12.Suppose a $3 Per-Unit Tax Is Placed

question 167

Multiple Choice

Figure 8-12
-Refer to Figure 8-12.Suppose a $3 per-unit tax is placed on this good.The loss of producer surplus resulting from this tax is

• A)$5.50.
• B)$17.50.
• C)$22.50.
• D)$45.00

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