7 Question 29Dean likes to practice guitar in his apartment, working primarily on mastering oldVelvet Underground songs. Because he's sure that developing guitar prowess willlead to riches - or at least critical acclaim in indie circles - he derives $500 in surplusfrom being able to practice. Dean's practicing, however, is quite loud and can beheard clearly through paper-thin walls in his hip Brooklyn apartment. Britta livesnext door and likes to read, but she is unable to do so when Dean plays guitar. Shegets $350 in surplus from the satisfaction of reading. Suppose that when Dean andBritta bargain, they always split any surplus to be divided evenly. Assume that it'scommon knowledge that courts always overestimate damages by $200, andtransaction costs are $50.What would be the most efficient tax to levy on Dean's playing?a) $200O b) $500O c) $350d) $0

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