Assume a unit tax of $4 is placed on suppliers.They are able to pass along some of the tax to suppliers as evidenced by prices rising from $5 per unit to $7 per unit.Output declines from 10 units to 8 units.What is the ratio of the demander's share of the tax burden to the suppliers?
A)2.5
B)2.0
C)1.5
D)1.0

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The Answer of Assume a unit tax of $4 is placed on suppliers.They are able to pass along some of the tax to suppliers as evidenced by prices rising from $5 per unit to $7 per unit.Output declines from 10 units to 8 units.What is the ratio of the demander's share of the tax burden to the suppliers?
A)2.5
B)2.0
C)1.5
D)1.0

Assume a Unit Tax of $4 Is Placed on Suppliers