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. How much deadweight loss would be caused by a $1.20 tariff on imported units of this good?

A. $3,200

B. $3,600

C. $5,400

D. $3,000


B. $3,600

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