Suppose the market for cigarette is competitive. An economist estimates the price elasticity of demand and supply for cigarette are -0.8 and 0.7 respectively.  Suppose the government imposes a per-unit tax of $45 on the cigarette sellers. By how much would buyers share the tax burden respectively? Show your calculation.

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