Question

alejandro created a budget when he moved out on his own. he decided to rent an apartment close to where he works, but the new apartment did not come with a refrigerator. alejandro decided to use a rent - to - own program to buy a refrigerator, and he is making his payments. at the end of the month, alejandro has found that he has to charge groceries and other expenses on his credit card because he has run out of money. his credit card balance is increasing, and so are his minimum payments. which step of the decision - making process would most benefit alejandro right now?

• gathering information
• taking action
• evaluating and revising the decision
• making the decision

Explanation:

Alejandro's current situation (running out of money, increasing credit card balance) requires him to assess his decision (using rent - to - own, budget) and make changes. "Evaluating and revising the decision" is about reviewing and adjusting a decision, which fits his need to address financial issues from his current choices. Gathering information is for getting data before a decision, taking action is implementing a decision, and making the decision is choosing a course—none fit as well as evaluating/revising now.

Answer:

C. evaluating and revising the decision