Problem $1$

A location analysis for Cook Controls, a small manufacturer of parts for high$-$technology cable systems,

has been narrowed down to four locations. Cook will need to train assemblers, testers, and robotics

maintainers in local training centers. Lori Cook, the president, has asked each potential site to offer

training programs, tax breaks, and other industrial incentives. The critical factors, their weights, and the

ratings for each location are shown in the following table. High scores represent favorable values.

a$)$ The composite $($weighted average$)$ rating for

Akron, $OH=$

$($round your response to two decimal places$)$

The composite $($weighted average$)$ rating for

Bilox$,$ MS $=$

$($round your response to two decimal places$)$

The composite $($weighted average$)$ rating for

Carthage, $NY=$

$($round your response to two decimal places$)$

The composite $($weighted average$)$ rating for

Denver, $CO=$

b$)$ Based on the given information, the best location for Cook Controls is to choose