Typical travelers and taxes
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A city has announced plans to widen a radial highway. The demand curve for the typical traveler is T=40 -P, where T is the number of trips per month and P is the cost per trip (in cents). For example, if the cost is 10 cents, the typical traveler will make 30 trips per month. If the new highway is built, the cost per trip would decrease from 30 cents to 20 cents and the taxes of typical traveler would increase by $1.25 per month. Will the typical traveler support the construction of the new highway? Explain.
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The solution discusses the demand for a new highway based on taxes incurred.
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A city has announced plans to widen a radial highway. The demand curve for the typical traveler is T=40 -P, where T is the number of trips per month and P is the cost per trip (in cents). For example, if ...
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