Problem 15-5 (Static) 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 Utility rates Availability of skilled labor Tax rates Transportation Proximity to suppliers Quality of life CITY A 100 78 40 46 35 19 CITY B 115 75 35 38 34 16 Based on this data, which city appears to be the better choice? O City A O City B O They are equally attractive O There Is Insufficient Information provided to answer this question

Problem 15-5 (Static) 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 Utility rates Availability of skilled labor Tax rates Transportation Proximity to suppliers Quality of life CITY A 100 78 40 46 35 19 CITY B 115 75 35 38 34 16 Based on this data, which city appears to be the better choice? O City A O City B O They are equally attractive O There Is Insufficient Information provided to answer this question

Practical Management Science

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter2: Introduction To Spreadsheet Modeling

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20P: Julie James is opening a lemonade stand. She believes the fixed cost per week of running the stand...

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