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(Advanced analysis) The equations for the demand and supply curves for a particular product are P = 10 − 0.4 Q and P = 2 + 0.4 Q, where P is price and Q is quantity expressed in units of 100. After an excise tax is imposed on the product, the supply equation is P = 3 + 0.4 Q. The equilibrium quantity after the excise tax is imposed is

A) 875 units.
B) 800 units.
C) 1,200 units.
D) 1,000 units.

Excise Tax

A type of tax charged on goods and services produced within a country, often imposed on specific items like tobacco and alcohol.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded by consumers, typically downward-sloping.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity of it that producers are willing and able to sell.

  • Assess the impact of designated excise taxes on market responses, covering changes in price levels and revenue from taxes.
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