Refer to the graph shown. Assume that the market is initially in equilibrium at a price of $10 and a quantity of 500 units. If the government imposes a $4 per-unit tax on this product, equilibrium quantity will change to:

A. 500.
B. 300.
C. 1,000.
D. 400.


Answer: D

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