The above figure shows the market for anti-freeze. The government imposes the sales tax shown in the figure on sellers. The sales tax on anti-freeze decreases the quantity of anti-freeze that automobile owners purchase by

A) 0 gallons.
B) 1000 gallons.
C) 2000 gallons.
D) 3000 gallons.

B

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a. it suggest that people substituted away from the tax by a considerable amount b. it minimizes tax shifting c. it produces the least social cost per dollar of revenue raised d. it will raise the most revenue for government

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