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McDonalds, with more than 40,000 outlets in the U.S. is planning for a new restaurant in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Three locations are being considered. The following table gives the factors for each site:
FACTOR
WEIGHT
WESTSIDE MALL
DOWNTOWN
NORTHSIDE MALL
Space
.20
80
70
70
Costs
.25
20
60
70
Traffic Density
.20
80
70
60
Neighborhood Income
.25
60
70
80
Zoning Laws
.15
90
40
80
At what site should McDonalds open the new restaurant? Show all your works.
(9) XYZ Company is considering for expanding its new plant. Its favorable sites for expansion are Greenwood, Indianola and Greenville. The company has to select one of these sites given the following information:
(1) The company is expecting to sell 8000 units per year.
(2) Fixed costs per year at Greenwood, Indianola and Greenville are $55,000, $85,000 and $110,000; and variable costs are $65, $100 and $80 per unit respectively.
(3) The expected selling price for each unit $190.
Based on the expected profit of each location, which site will be selected for plant expansion? (Show all your work).

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