Problem 15-5 (Algo)A manufacturer has decided to locate a new factory in northwestern United States to serve growing demand in that market. They have narrowed the potential sites down to two finalists, City A and City B. They have developed a list of important factors to consider in selecting a site, and rated each as shown in the following table. FACTORCITY ACITY BUtility rates105112Availability of skilled labor8075Tax rates3537Transportation4238Proximity to suppliers3532Quality of life1716 Based on this data, which city appears to be the better choice?multiple choiceCity ACity BThey are equally attractiveThere is insufficient information provided to answer this question

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Problem 15-5 (Algo)

A manufacturer has decided to locate a new factory in northwestern United States to serve growing demand in that market. They have narrowed the potential sites down to two finalists, City A and City B. They have developed a list of important factors to consider in selecting a site, and rated each as shown in the following table.

FACTOR	CITY A	CITY B
Utility rates	105	112
Availability of skilled labor	80	75
Tax rates	35	37
Transportation	42	38
Proximity to suppliers	35	32
Quality of life	17	16

Based on this data, which city appears to be the better choice?

multiple choice

City A
City B
They are equally attractive
There is insufficient information provided to answer this question

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