Assume that the demand curve for oranges is downward-sloping and the supply curve for oranges is upward-sloping.If the government imposes an excise tax of 10¢ per orange,then the total price (including the tax)that demanders must pay for an orange

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The imposition of an excise tax typically results in the price paid by consumers increasing by less than the full amount of the tax, as the tax burden is shared between consumers and producers. The actual division of the tax burden depends on the relative elasticities of demand and supply.

Assume That the Demand Curve for Oranges Is Downward-Sloping and the Supply