Amira's grandmother gave her $50 for her birthday and told her to spend it on anything she wants or needs. Amira does not often have this much money to spend any way she wants, so she does not want to waste it on just any purchase. As a thoughtful consumer, what is the first step Amira should take in deciding how to spend the money?

A) Researching different products
B) Recognizing a want or need
C) Comparing different products
D) Deciding which store to go to