Question

A consumer values a house at $525,000 and a producer values the same house at $485,000. If the transaction is completed at $510,000, what amount of tax will result in unconsummated transaction? a. A tax of $14,000 b. A tax of $15,000 c. A tax of $9,000 d. A tax of $18,000

Answer 1

d. A tax of $18,000

Step-by-step explanation:

If the price is higher than $525,000 which is his reservation price, the buyer will not buy the good

(1+t) > $525,000 / $510,000

1+t > 1.03

t > 0.03

t > 3%

3% of $510,000 = $15,300. So if the tax is greater than $15,300, the buyer will not buy the good . Hence, the answer is option (D) A tax of $18,000 as this tax is higher than $15,300 while other option are less than $15,300