Natalie wants to make a rational decision about how to best allocate her income. Natalie has identified her decision criteria and is currently ranking each alternative option by the criteria she has set. What step of the rational decision-making model is Natalie completing?

a	determining the outcome
b	performing an analysis
c	identifying the problem
d	making a final decision

Question 9 (1 point)

Aaron is considering potential ways to allocate $50he received for his birthday. Aaron has identified the following as potential options:

• save to buy books for college
• spend on an online SAT prep course
• buy a new video game

What step of the rational decision-making model is Aaron on?

a	making a final decision
b	determining criteria
c	defining the problem
d	identifying alternatives