2. The following graph shows the demand and supply for j-Pods. Price 100 80 60 40 20 0 0 80 160 240 Quantity of i-pods 320 D 400 a. What is equilibrium price and quantity? b. Suppose that a $20 per unit sales tax is placed on the product. What is the new equilibrium price and quantity? c. What proportion of the tax is paid by the consumer, and what proportion is paid by the seller in this case?

2. The following graph shows the demand and supply for j-Pods. Price 100 80 60 40 20 0 0 80 160 240 Quantity of i-pods 320 D 400 a. What is equilibrium price and quantity? b. Suppose that a $20 per unit sales tax is placed on the product. What is the new equilibrium price and quantity? c. What proportion of the tax is paid by the consumer, and what proportion is paid by the seller in this case?

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter3: Demand And Supply

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16RQ: What is the relationship between quantity Demanded and quantity supplied at equilibrium? What is the...

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