The tax on a commodity is diminished by 20% and its consumption increased by 15%. The effect on revenue is_________?
Correct answer: B. It decreases by 8%
- A. It increases by 8%
- B. It decreases by 8%
- C. No change in revenue
- D. It increases by 10%
- E. None
Explanation
Revenue equals tax per commodity multiplied by consumption. The new revenue factor is 80% x 115% = 0.80 x 1.15 = 0.92, so revenue becomes 92% of the original and decreases by 8%. The likely mistake is subtracting 20% from the 15% increase and choosing an 8% increase.
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