Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Economics Question 7

Practice objective / multiple choice question 7 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 7 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • ECONOMICS • objective

A per‑unit tax of ₦10 is imposed on a good. The price elasticity of demand is -0.5 and the price elasticity of supply is 1.0. Assuming the tax is levied on producers, determine the amount of the tax that is ultimately borne by consumers (in ₦, rounded to two decimal places).

Answer Options

A. 8.33
Correct Answer B. 6.67
C. 10.00
D. 5.00
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
6.67

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Economics Question 7. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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