The Analytic Hierarchy Process is being employed in a project selection decision.One major criteria,cost,receives a weighting value of 40%,which is split into short term (50%),intermediate term (30%),and long term (20%).Which of these statements is BEST?
A)Short term,intermediate term,and long term must receive overall weightings that total 100%.
B)There must be at least one other major criteria that has 40% weighting.
C)Intermediate-term cost receives a weighting of 12%.
D)Long-term cost receives an overall weighting of 80%.

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Intermediate-term cost receives a weighting of 12% because it is 30% of the 40% allocated to the major criterion of cost (0.30 * 0.40 = 0.12 or 12%).

The Analytic Hierarchy Process Is Being Employed in a Project