Which of the following takes place when a tax is placed a good ?

A. a decrease in the price buyers pay, an increase in the price sellers receive, and a decrease in the quantity sold

B. an increase in the price buyers pay a decrease in the price sellers receive and a decrease in the quantity sold

C. an increase in the price buyers pay a decrease in the price sellers receive, and an increase in the quantity sold

D. a decrease in the price buyers pay, an increase in the price sellers receive and an increase in the quantity sold

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