Astudy finds that the noise from lawn mowers is harmful; hence, the government imposes a $25 tax on the sale of every unit. this amount accurately accounts for the external cost of the noise pollution. before the corrective tax, basic push mowers regularly sold for $190. after the tax is in place, the market price for basic push mowers rises to $195.
because of the tax, the number of basic push mowers sold will increase or decrease?

the socially optimal price of basic push mowers is $

the private market price is $

a firm selling basic push mowers receives $ after it pays the tax.