The Smith Manufacturing Co.uses a weighted-point model to evaluate new suppliers.Based on its competitive priorities,quality performance is weighted 60 percent,delivery performance is 25 percent,and cost is 15 percent.On a five-point scale,a supplier is rated 4 on quality,5 on delivery,and 5 on cost.What is its overall weighted score?
A)14.
B)4.4.
C)4.
D)5.

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To find the overall weighted score, we multiply the rating by its weight for each category and then add them up. 
For quality: 4 (rating) x 0.6 (weight) = 2.4 
For delivery: 5 (rating) x 0.25 (weight) = 1.25 
For cost: 5 (rating) x 0.15 (weight) = 0.75 
The overall weighted score is the sum of these three values: 2.4 + 1.25 + 0.75 = 4.4. Therefore, choice B is the best choice.