Figure 8-2
The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market.
-Refer to Figure 8-2.The per-unit burden of the tax on sellers is
A)$2.
B)$3.
C)$4.
D)$5.

Question

Figure 8-2
The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market. 
-Refer to Figure 8-2.The per-unit burden of the tax on sellers is
A)$2. 
B)$3. 
C)$4. 
D)$5.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The per-unit burden of the tax on sellers is the difference between the price sellers receive before and after the tax. If the tax is $5 and the price sellers receive decreases by $2, then the burden on sellers is $2.

Figure 8-2 the Vertical Distance Between Points a and B Represents a Represents