'Need' is characterized as the requirement of a resource or thing while 'want' is described as the 'desire or wish to have something.' <u>The need is essential while a want is a craving or wish</u>. Since Mrs. Ramos is considering only the needs of family members while preparing the budget plan, she would adjudge 'magazines' as want because it is not an essential item without which the house cannot run. The other things 'toothpaste, cleaning supply, and laundry detergent' are the essential requirements of the house and thus, they would be included in the budget. Hence, <u>option A</u> is the correct answer.