An operations manager is performing a factor-rating analysis to help her choose an outsourcing provider.She is focusing on three factors: A,B,and C,with weights of .50,.20,and .30,respectively.She has scored one potential outsourcer,Ling Services,on each of the factors using a scale of 10-50.Ling Services received a score of 30 for factor A,46 for factor B,and 22 for factor C.What is the factor-rating score for Ling Services?
A)98.0
B)32.7
C)21.8
D)29.2
E)30.8

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The factor-rating score is calculated by multiplying each factor's score by its weight and summing the results: (30 * 0.50) + (46 * 0.20) + (22 * 0.30) = 15 + 9.2 + 6.6 = 30.8.

An Operations Manager Is Performing a Factor-Rating Analysis to Help