A small manufacturer is considering several locations for a new facility. They have identified four factors that they consider to be important for their location decision
They have decided to assign scores to the four factors, with a higher score indicating a more favorable location. Use the information in the following table to perform a factor rating to select the best location.
Weight Location A Location B Location C
Wages 40 30 75 90
Labor Climate 30 40 70 40
Taxes 15 80 40 90
Utilities 15 75 60 10
Location B is the preferred location.
Weight Location A Location B Location C
Wages 40 30 75 90
Labor Climate 30 40 70 40
Taxes 15 80 40 90
Utilities 15 75 60 10
Total 100
Weighted sum 4725 6600 6300
Weighted average 47.25 66 63
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