The table below shows the demand and supply schedules for a regional local-produce market.
| Price (£) | Quantity demanded (000s per week) | Quantity supplied (000s per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 100 | 220 |
| 19 | 120 | 200 |
| 18 | 140 | 180 |
| 17 | 160 | 160 |
| 16 | 180 | 140 |
| 15 | 200 | 120 |
| 14 | 220 | 100 |
| 13 | 240 | 80 |
If the government imposes an indirect tax of £2 per unit on this good, what will the new equilibrium price paid by consumers be?
£15
£16
£17
£18
