Calculate the effective rate of protection for the domestic MP3 player industry following the imposition of a 20 percent tariff on the imports of MP3 players. The cost of material inputs used in the production of MP3 players in the country is $100 per unit, and there is free trade in these material inputs. The world price of MP3 players is $175 per unit. Assume that the country is a small country.

A. 46?%
B. 35%
C. 72?%
D. 20%

Answer: A

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