Suppose the Tax on Automobile Tires Is Increased So That

question 16

Multiple Choice

Suppose the tax on automobile tires is increased so that the tax goes from being a "medium" tax to being a "large" tax.As a result,it is likely that

• A)tax revenue increases,and the deadweight loss increases.
• B)tax revenue increases,and the deadweight loss decreases.
• C)tax revenue decreases,and the deadweight loss increases.
• D)tax revenue decreases,and the deadweight loss decreases.

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Definitions:

Inventory Turnover

A ratio indicating how many times a company has sold and replaced inventory during a certain period of time.

Cost of Goods Sold

This refers to the total cost of all the materials and labor directly involved in producing goods sold by a company during a specific period.

Purchased Inventory

Inventory items that are bought from suppliers and used in the production of goods or services.

Acid-test Ratio

A liquidity metric that measures a company's ability to pay off its current liabilities without relying on the sale of inventory.