(Advanced analysis) Answer the question on the basis of the following information: The equations for the demand and supply curves for a particular product are P = 10 - .4Q and P = 2 + .4Q, 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 + .4Q. Refer to the given information. The efficiency loss of this tax is:

A. $125.00.
B. $62.50.
C. $87.50.
D. $1.00.

Answer: B

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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