5. A manufacturer has decided to locate a new factory in the northwestern United States to serve the growing demand in that market. It has narrowed the potential sites down to two finalists: city A and city B. It has developed a list of important factors to consider in selecting a site, and rated each as shown in the following table: Factor Utility rates Availability of skilled labor Tax rates Transportation Proximity to suppliers Quality of life Based on these data, which city appears to be the better choice? City A 100 78 40 46 35 19 City B 115 75 35 38 34 16

5. A manufacturer has decided to locate a new factory in the northwestern United States to serve the growing demand in that market. It has narrowed the potential sites down to two finalists: city A and city B. It has developed a list of important factors to consider in selecting a site, and rated each as shown in the following table: Factor Utility rates Availability of skilled labor Tax rates Transportation Proximity to suppliers Quality of life Based on these data, which city appears to be the better choice? City A 100 78 40 46 35 19 City B 115 75 35 38 34 16

Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making

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Author:Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger

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Chapter13: Emerging Topics In Managerial Accounting

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