Question

mason has decided to purchase a new bike, which he will ride for fun. he has a very strict weekly budget, and has found a bike he can afford. if mason wants to consider his short - term and long - term goals, which questions should he ask? check all that apply. will other kids think my new bike is cool? do i want the bike this month, or should i wait and buy it during the summer? will buying the bike keep me from reaching another goal, like buying a car? do i really need the bike, or can i get by with my old one for a while longer? how many of my friends have new bikes?

Explanation:

To determine questions related to short - term and long - term goals:

• "Will other kids think my new bike is cool?" is about social approval, not goals.
• "Do I want the bike this month, or should I wait and buy it during the summer?" considers short - term (this month) vs long - term (summer) timing of purchase.
• "Will buying the bike keep me from reaching another goal, like buying a car?" looks at how the bike purchase affects a long - term goal (buying a car).
• "Do I really need the bike, or can I get by with my old one for a while longer?" considers short - term (using old bike now) and long - term (need for new bike later).
• "How many of my friends have new bikes?" is about social comparison, not goals.

Answer:

• Do I want the bike this month, or should I wait and buy it during the summer?
• Will buying the bike keep me from reaching another goal, like buying a car?
• Do I really need the bike, or can I get by with my old one for a while longer?