Given the following information QD = 240-5P QS= P Where QD is the quantity demanded, Qs is the quantity supplied and P is the price. Suppose that the government decides to impose a tax of $12 per unit on sellers in this market. Determine the Demand and Supply equation after the tax.

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Given the following information

QD = 240-5P

QS= P

Where QD is the quantity demanded, Qs is the quantity supplied and P is the price. Suppose that the government decides to impose a tax of $12 per unit on sellers in this market. Determine the Demand and Supply equation after the tax. 

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