Calculate the weighted score for each location $($A$,$ B$,$ C$,$ and D$)$ shown in Table $13\mathrm{.}6.$ Which location would you recommend?

John and Jane Darling are newlyweds trying to decide among several available rentals. Alternatives were scored on a scale of $1$ to best$)$ against weighted performance criteria, as shown in Table $13\mathrm{.}7.$ The criteria included rent, proximity

to work and recreational opportunities, security, and other neighborhood characteristics associated with the couple's values and lifestyle. Alternative $A$ is an apartment, $B$ is a bungalow, $C$ is a condo, and $D$ is a downstairs apartment in Jane's parents' home.

Which location is indicated by the preference matrix? What qualitative factors might cause this preference to change?

TABLE $13\mathrm{.}6$ FACTORS FOR LOCATIONS A$-$D

$\backslash$table$[[$Location Factor,Factor Weight,Factor Score for Each Location$],[$A$,$B$,$C$,$D$],[1.$ Labor climate,$5,5,4,3,5],[2.$ Quality of life,$30,2,3,5,1],[3.$ Transportation system,$5,3,4,3,5],[4.$ Proximity to markets,$25,5,3,4,4],[5.$ Proximity to materials,$5,3,2,3,5],[6.$ Taxes,$15,2,5,5,4],[7.$ Utilities,$15,5,4,2,1],[$Total$,100,,,,]]$