A clothing chain is considering two different locations for a new retail outlet. It has identified...

 

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A clothing chain is considering two different locations for a new retail outlet. It has identified the four factors listed in the following table as the basis for evaluation and has assigned weights as shown. The manager has rated each location on each factor, on a 50-point basis, as shown under the respective columns for Barclay and Chester.(Score=WeightxRating) Factor Factor Description Weight Barclay Chester 1 Average community income .25 50 2 Community growth potential .30 25 25 3 Availability of public transportation .35 40 40 4 Labor cost What is the score for Chester? A 33.50 O24.50 25.75 27.00 50,00 .10 40 40 55 35 30 30 30 25 A clothing chain is considering two different locations for a new retail outlet. It has identified the four factors listed in the following table as the basis for evaluation and has assigned weights as shown. The manager has rated each location on each factor, on a 50-point basis, as shown under the respective columns for Barclay and Chester.(Score=WeightxRating) Factor Factor Description Weight Barclay Chester 1 Average community income .25 50 2 Community growth potential .30 25 25 3 Availability of public transportation .35 40 40 4 Labor cost What is the score for Chester? A 33.50 O24.50 25.75 27.00 50,00 .10 40 40 55 35 30 30 30 25

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