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Shawn is shopping at the grocery store and notices that grapefruit is on sale. He does not really like grapefruit, but knows it is healthy. Should Shawn buy the grapefruit? Why?

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
Shawn should buy the grapefruit to take advantage of the sale.
Shawn should buy the grapefruit. Since it is on sale, it will not be a huge loss if he does not eat it.
Shawn should not buy the grapefruit unless he has a specific plan to use it. Otherwise, he will waste his money.
Shawn should not buy the grapefruit because there may be a better sale on it next week.

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The third answer is the best choice because he would waste his money if he doesn't use the grapefruit.
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The third answer choice provided is definitely the correct one.  If you imagine that you are Shawn, the problem becomes much simpler.
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