A clothing chain is considering two different locations for a new retail outlet.They have identified the four factors listed in the following table as the basis for evaluation,and have assigned weights as shown.The manager has rated each location on each factor,on a 100-point basis,as shown under the respective columns for Barclay and Chester. What is the score for Chester?
A)10.00
B)24.50
C)25.75
D)27.00
E)100.00

Question

A clothing chain is considering two different locations for a new retail outlet.They have identified the four factors listed in the following table as the basis for evaluation,and have assigned weights as shown.The manager has rated each location on each factor,on a 100-point basis,as shown under the respective columns for Barclay and Chester.  What is the score for Chester?
A)10.00 
B)24.50 
C)25.75 
D)27.00 
E)100.00

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the score for Chester, we need to add up the weighted ratings for each factor.

Score for Chester = (0.2 x 80) + (0.3 x 70) + (0.3 x 90) + (0.2 x 60) 
Score for Chester = 16 + 21 + 27 + 12 
Score for Chester = 76

Therefore, the score for Chester is 76.

To determine the best choice(s), we need to calculate the score for Barclay using the same method and compare the two scores.

Score for Barclay = (0.2 x 70) + (0.3 x 80) + (0.3 x 70) + (0.2 x 90) 
Score for Barclay = 14 + 24 + 21 + 18 
Score for Barclay = 77

Since the score for Barclay is slightly higher than the score for Chester, the best choice would be Barclay.

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