Tom walks Bethany's dog once a day for $50 per week. Bethany values this service at $60 per week, while the opportunity cost of Tom's time is $30 per week. The government places a tax of $35 per week on dog walkers. Before the tax, what is the total surplus?
a. $60
b. $50
c. $30
d. $25
c
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