Three different types of boilers are being considered for a new power plant.
a. By using the data in Table PI 4-8, recommend a preferred design with each method that was discussed in this chapter for dealing with nonmonetary attributes.

b. How would you modify your analysis if two or more of the attributes were found to be dependent (example maintenance and product quality).

TABLE P14-8 Data for Problem 14-8 Design Weight A Maintenance cost 0.10 God Excellent Fair 0.15 98% Attributes C Feasible Range Initial cost 0.25 $200,000 $250,000 $175,000 $150,000-250,000 0.30 Good Good Excellent Good-Excellent .20 Good Excellent Good God-Excellent Fair-Excellent Safety Reliability Quality 99% 94% 95-99%