A tax of 3 will reduce the demand and so new demand equation is Q = 72 - 4(P + 3) or Q = 60 - 4P. Supply equation is Q = -6 + 2P. New equilibrium price and quantity are
60 - 4P = -6 + 2P
66 = 6P
P(sellers) = 66/6 = $11
P(buyers) = 11 + 3 = $14
Quantity = -6 + 2*11 = 16 units
1. Consider a perfectly competitive market where the market demand curve is given by Q 72-4P and ...
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