Question

miguels cell phone broke yesterday. his mom offered to give him her old phone or buy him a basic one. instead, miguel asked his mom if he can buy the newest smartphone. why is miguels request an example of a want instead of a need? because he is choosing a phone based on its special features instead of its practical use because he is choosing a phone to make appointments and keep track of his schedule because he is choosing a phone to keep in touch with his mom and family members. because he is choosing a phone to call his friends and teammates from school.

Explanation:

A need is something essential for basic functioning, like communication. A want is an extra, non - essential desire. The old phone or basic one would meet the need of communication (calling, scheduling). The newest smartphone likely has special features (not just basic communication) which are wants.

Answer:

Because he is choosing a phone based on its special features instead of its practical use.