Figure 16.5Figure 16.5 depicts the market effects of a gasoline tax. How much revenue does the government collect from the gasoline tax?
A. (PA-PC)xQ2 dollars
B. (PA-PC)xQ1 dollars
C. (PA-PB)xQ2 dollars
D. (PA-PB)xQ1 dollars
Answer: A
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