When consumers recognize they have an unmet need, they usually seek out specific products or services that they believe will satisfy that need and provide value to them. They are willing to give up something, such as money and effort, to find the products or services that will provide the benefits they seek. This process that consumers go through to satisfy their needs is best described as the process.

Use the information below to answer the following question. the boxwood company sells blankets for $60 each. the following was taken from the inventory records during may. the company had no beginning inventory on may 1. date blankets units cost may 3 purchase 5 $20 10 sale 3 17 purchase 10 $24 20 sale 6 23 sale 3 30 purchase 10 $30 assuming that the company uses the perpetual inventory system, determine the gross profit for the month of may using the lifo cost method.