Concept explainers
a
Interpretation: Weights given by T or D to La Mancha Apartments.
Concept Introduction: The weighted average method is the method in which different numerical value is given to variable depending upon its importance. The higher the importance, the larger is the numerical value given.
b
Interpretation: Weights given by M for The Garden Apartments.
Concept Introduction: The weighted average method is the method in which different numerical value is given to variable depending upon its importance. The higher the importance, the larger is the numerical value given.
c
Interpretation: Preference of Da for apartments.
Concept Introduction: The weighted average method is the method in which different numerical value is given to variable depending upon its importance. The higher the importance, the larger is the numerical value given.
d
Interpretation: Agreement of others for apartment for rent.
Concept Introduction: The weighted average method is the method in which different numerical value is given to variable depending upon its importance. The higher the importance, the larger is the numerical value given.
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