In 2006, the European Union tariff on imported bananas from Latin America was €176 a ton. Suppose 2.5 million tons of bananas were imported in 2006 but then the tariff decreased to €152 a ton in 2007 and as a result, 3 million tons were imported in 2007. What is the tariff revenue in 2007?
A) €445,000,000
B) €528,000,000
C) €440,000,000
D) €375,000,000

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In 2006, the tariff revenue was €176 * 2.5 million = €440 million. In 2007, the tariff revenue was €152 * 3 million = €456 million. The difference between the two is €456 million - €440 million = €16 million. Therefore, the tariff revenue in 2007 was €440 million + €16 million = €456 million.

In 2006, the European Union Tariff on Imported Bananas from Latin