Read the beginning of a method for party planning.1. Identify an event that is cause for celebration.2. Secure a location for the party.3. Buy decorations and food.4. Identify guests and send them invitations.5. Plan party games or activities.

The number of guests helps determine how much food to buy, so the guest list and invitations should be handled before buying food. Step 3 combines buying food with decorations, but the food-purchasing part especially depends on knowing how many people are coming. Therefore, “Step 3 should not come before Step 4” is the best choice.

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