PRICE 12 11 10 9 co 8 6 5 4 3 32W 1 B Refer to Figure 8-2. Total surplus without the tax is a. $20, and total surplus with the tax is $2.50. O b. $10, and total surplus with the tax is $7.50. O c. $10, and total surplus with the tax is $2.50. d. $20, and total surplus with the tax is $7.50. Supply Demand 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 QUANTITY

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