Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Economics Question 29

Practice objective / multiple choice question 29 from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 29 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • ECONOMICS • objective

In a competitive market for wheat, the demand function is Qd = 500 - 2P and the supply function is Qs = 3P - 100, where P is the price in Naira per unit and Q is quantity. The government imposes a specific tax of ₦20 per unit on sellers. Determine the dead‑weight loss caused by the tax.

Answer Options

A. 200
B. 180
Correct Answer C. 240
D. 300
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
240

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Economics Question 29. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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