Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Economics Question 19

Practice objective / multiple choice question 19 from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Easy Difficulty
Question 19 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • ECONOMICS • objective

In the wheat market the demand function is \(Q_d = 120 - 2P\) and the supply function is \(Q_s = 20 + P\), where \(Q\) is quantity in tonnes and \(P\) is price per kg in naira. The government imposes a specific tax of ₦4 per kg on sellers. What is the new equilibrium price paid by buyers (in naira per kg)?

Answer Options

A. ₦32.20 per kg (approx)
Correct Answer B. ₦34.67 per kg (approx)
C. ₦38.50 per kg (approx)
D. ₦30.00 per kg (approx)
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
₦34.67 per kg (approx)

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Economics Question 19. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Easy .

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