S(P^-)= 50 + P^-

D(P^+)=370-3p^+

Sales tax= 20 %

Calculate the equilibrium buyers' and sellers' price with no sales tax, and then with the 20% tax.

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Calculate the Equilbirum buyers and sellers price with no sales tax, and then with 20% sales tax.

assume: S(P^-)=50 + 3P^- D(P^+)=370-3P^+

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