Jared's friends invite him to dinner at a local restaurant that serves Cuban food. Jared declines the offer because he dislikes the flavors in Cuban dishes. Which of the following best represents the reason for Jared's decision?

His limited budget and income

Higher price of the new options

Preference for another style of food

The lower price of available alternatives

"Preference for another style of food."

Explanation:

Let us check each statement with provided information to reach to the correct answer.

Given Information:

"Jared dislikes the flavors in Cuban dishes"

Statement # 1:

As Jared's friends invited him to dinner, he won't have to pay for it and hence won't have to worry about the budget and his income. Thus, this statement is incorrect.

Statement # 2:

Same reason as for the previous statement. Since the friends invited him he won't have to worry about their prices. Incorrect Statement.

Statement # 3:

It is mentioned that Jared does not like Cuban food, thus he might prefer another food style. This statement is correct.

Statement # 4:

Price is not the primary concern, therefore this statement is incorrect.