Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Economics Question 26

Practice objective / multiple choice question 26 from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 26 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • ECONOMICS • objective

The market for a certain good is described by the demand equation Qd = 500 - 2P and the supply equation Qs = 100 + 3P, where P is the price (in naira) and Q is the quantity. The government imposes a specific tax of ₦20 per unit on producers. Calculate the dead‑weight loss (in naira) that results from this tax.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 240
B. 200
C. 300
D. 160
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
240

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Economics Question 26. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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