TimeBakery that is famous for its creative Moon Cake intends to open a new branch. It has identified three possible locations in Skudaại, Ipoh and Kuantan to build the new branch. The following table contains information about the weight and score of factors for the three locations. Weight 0.15 Location (out of 100) Ipoh 70 Factor Skudai Kuantan Convenient 80 60 Parking Facilities Cost of living 0.20 72 76 92 0.18 88 90 90 Traffic condition 0.27 94 86 80 Operation cost Transportation 0.10 98 90 82 0.10 96 85 75 Total=1.00 Using the factors rating, determine which location should be chosen on the basis of maximum composite score for Skudai, Ipoh or Kuantan. Which is the better location?

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TimeBakery that is famous for its creative Moon Cake intends to open a new branch. It has
identified three possible locations in Skudaại, Ipoh and Kuantan to build the new branch.
The following table contains information about the weight and score of factors for the three
locations.
Weight
0.15
Location (out of 100)
Ipoh
70
Factor
Skudai
Kuantan
Convenient
80
60
Parking Facilities
Cost of living
0.20
72
76
92
0.18
88
90
90
Traffic condition
0.27
94
86
80
Operation cost
Transportation
0.10
98
90
82
0.10
96
85
75
Total=1.00
Using the factors rating, determine which location should be chosen on the basis of
maximum composite score for Skudai, Ipoh or Kuantan. Which is the better location?
Transcribed Image Text:TimeBakery that is famous for its creative Moon Cake intends to open a new branch. It has identified three possible locations in Skudaại, Ipoh and Kuantan to build the new branch. The following table contains information about the weight and score of factors for the three locations. Weight 0.15 Location (out of 100) Ipoh 70 Factor Skudai Kuantan Convenient 80 60 Parking Facilities Cost of living 0.20 72 76 92 0.18 88 90 90 Traffic condition 0.27 94 86 80 Operation cost Transportation 0.10 98 90 82 0.10 96 85 75 Total=1.00 Using the factors rating, determine which location should be chosen on the basis of maximum composite score for Skudai, Ipoh or Kuantan. Which is the better location?
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