Suppose demand for gasoline is given by P=20-2Q and supply for gasoline is given by P=Q. Further suppose that the government decides to impose a tax on gasoline of $2. What is the equilibrium price and quantity after the tax is imposed? OP=$8, Q=6 OP-$7.33, Q-5.33 OP-$6.66, Q-6.66 P=$8.66, Q-8

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Suppose demand for gasoline is given by P=20-2Q and supply for gasoline is given by
P=Q. Further suppose that the government decides to impose a tax on gasoline of $2.
What is the equilibrium price and quantity after the tax is imposed?
P=$8, Q=6
OP-$7.33, Q-5.33
OP-$6.66, Q-6.66
P-$8.66, Q-8
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose demand for gasoline is given by P=20-2Q and supply for gasoline is given by P=Q. Further suppose that the government decides to impose a tax on gasoline of $2. What is the equilibrium price and quantity after the tax is imposed? P=$8, Q=6 OP-$7.33, Q-5.33 OP-$6.66, Q-6.66 P-$8.66, Q-8
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