Which of the following scenarios represents an impulse purchase?

1) Tara goes to the pet store for fish food. She visits the pet adoption center and quickly decides to adopt a dog without considering all of the costs in caring for the dog.

2) Tara goes to the pet store for fish food. She visits the pet adoption center and decides to research the costs in caring for a dog before she adopts one.

3) Tara goes to the pet store for fish food. She visits the pet adoption center and decides to make an affordable donation towards the care of the animals waiting to be adopted.

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Javon Henson

28 June, 22:55

Which of the following scenarios represents an impulse purchase?

1) Tara goes to the pet store for fish food. She visits the pet adoption center and quickly decides to adopt a dog without considering all of the costs in caring for the dog.

2) Tara goes to the pet store for fish food. She visits the pet adoption center and decides to research the costs in caring for a dog before she adopts one.

3) Tara goes to the pet store for fish food. She visits the pet adoption center and decides to make an affordable donation towards the care of the animals waiting to be adopted.

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Lillian Harding · Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 1 is an impulse purchase. An impulse purchase is when someone does something just because they feel like it. She doesn't give herself time to think about the outcomes, how much it would cost, the type of dog, nada. She just buys it. Therefore, answer 1 is an example of impulse buying.