Answer:
C. Actual state
Explanation:
The perception consumers form of a product, affects their buying decision.
Desired state refers to in what way a consumer desires to satisfy his needs and wants.
The actual state of perception refers to how actually consumers satisfy their needs and wants.
In the given case, Bessie's actual state refers to an already satisfied need or want. In this case, the need for cleaning bottle has already been satisfied as has been perceived by Bessie at the grocery store.
This refers to the case of actual state of perception.