Q1 The demand curve in a competitive market is given by P = 60 – 4Qd,
where P is price and Qd is the quantity demanded. The supply curve is P = 6Qs, where Qs is the quantity supplied. The government imposes a $20 per-unit tax to be legally paid by consumers. Compared with the pre-tax equilibrium:
(a)Consumers pay an extra $20 per unit, Suppliers receive the same amount per unit.
(b)Consumers pay an extra $12 per unit, Suppliers receive $8 less per unit.
(c)Consumers pay an extra $10 per unit, Suppliers receive $10 less per unit.
(d)Consumers pay an extra $8 per unit, Suppliers receive $12 less per unit.
(e)Consumers pay an extra $4 per unit, Suppliers receive $16 less per unit.
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