Explain the effect of this tax cut on the price of gasoline

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Concerned about the political fallout from rising gas prices, the government cuts the tax on gasoline. Use this information to work Problems.

Explain the effect of this tax cut on the price of gasoline and the quantity bought if, at the same time, the oil-producing nations increase production.

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