Jacob's stomach growled loudly as he opened the refrigerator door. He scanned the nearly empty shelves, pushing aside a half-eaten container of leftover pasta and a wilted head of lettuce. With a frown, he slammed the door shut and reached for his wallet on the counter. What can be inferred about Jacob's situation from this excerpt? he is feeling satisfied and full. He is about to clean out his refrigerator. He is preparing an elaborate meal. He needs to go grocery shopping

Jacob's situation can be inferred as he needs to go grocery shopping. This is indicated by the fact that his refrigerator shelves are nearly empty, with only a few leftover items, and his stomach growled loudly, suggesting he does not have sufficient food to satisfy his hunger. The fact that he reached for his wallet also implies that he may need to go shopping to buy more food.