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A shop currently sells cans of beer for £2. From that £2, the shop pays £1 for the costs associated with the beer (paying the brewery etc.) and makes £1 profit for each can it sells. 

The government decides to put a tax of £0.50 on each can sold. What price should the beer be now sold at?

Explain the rationale behind your answer. Use a diagram if necessary.