Suppose the domestic market demand function in a certain market where Q is measured in thousands of units is Qd = 20 - 2.5P, and the domestic market supply function is Qs = 2.5P - 7.5. Suppose further that the world price for the good in question is $3.40 per unit. If the government places a $1.20 tariff on imported units of this good, by how much is consumer surplus reduced?

A. $14,450

B. $5,400

C. $12,000

D. $3,600


C. $12,000

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