Table #2: The following table represents the costs of five possible sellers. Willingness to sell $1,500 Seller Abby Bobby $1,200 Carlos $1,000 Dianne $750 Evalina $500 Refer to Table#2. Who is (or are) reluctant seller(s) when the price is $1,200? O Bobby O Abby Abby & Booby Carlos, Diane, & Evalina

Table #2: The following table represents the costs of five possible sellers. Willingness to sell $1,500 Seller Abby Bobby $1,200 Carlos $1,000 Dianne $750 Evalina $500 Refer to Table#2. Who is (or are) reluctant seller(s) when the price is $1,200? O Bobby O Abby Abby & Booby Carlos, Diane, & Evalina

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