Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Economics Question 7

Practice objective / multiple choice question 7 from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 7 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • ECONOMICS • objective

The market for a good is described by the demand equation \( Q_D = 120 - 4P \) and the supply equation \( Q_S = -20 + 3P \), where \(P\) is the price in £ and \(Q\) is quantity. The government introduces a specific tax of £2 per unit on the good, payable by producers. Determine (a) the price paid by consumers after the tax, (b) the price received by producers, (c) the equilibrium quantity after the tax, and (d) the dead‑weight loss caused by the tax. Express monetary values to two decimal places.

Answer Options

A. £20.00, £18.00, 38.00, £2.80
B. £22.00, £20.00, 34.00, £4.00
C. £21.10, £19.10, 35.00, £3.80
Correct Answer D. £20.86, £18.86, 36.57, £3.43
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
£20.86, £18.86, 36.57, £3.43

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Economics Question 7. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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