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, the deadweight loss from the tax will be:

A. 1,600.
B. 400.
C. 1,800.
D. 200.


Answer: D

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