When consumers use a problem$-$solving process to make purchase decisions, what is the next step after they gather information about possible solutions to their problem?

$(3$ Points$)$

$($c$)$ deciding on the appropriate solution

$($a$)$ evaluating alternative solutions

$($d$)$ evaluating the decision

$($e$)$ making the commitment to purchase a particular product or service

$($b$)$ problem awareness