Suppose the equilibrium price in a market is $4. If a $4 per-unit tax is levied on the market, the price buyers effectively pay with the tax is $6. which of the following is true? Demand is more elastic than supply. Supply is more elastic than demand. Supply and demand are equally elastic Demand is unit elastic

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Suppose the equilibrium price in a market is $4. If a $4 per-unit tax is levied on the market, the price buyers effectively pay with the tax is $6. which of the following is true?

  • Demand is more elastic than supply.
  • Supply is more elastic than demand.
  • Supply and demand are equally elastic
  • Demand is unit elastic
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