A Clothing Chain Is Considering Two Different Locations for a New

Multiple Choice

A clothing chain is considering two different locations for a new retail outlet. They have identified the four factors listed in the following table as the basis for evaluation, and have assigned weights as shown on the left. The manager has rated each location on each factor, on a 100-point basis, as shown on the right. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Factor } & \text { Factor Description } & \text { Weight } \\\hline 1 & \text { Average community income } & .40 \\\hline 2 & \text { Community growth potential } & .25 \\\hline & \text { Availability of public } & \\3 & \text { transportation } & .15 \\\hline 4 & \text { Labor cost } & .20 \\\hline\end{array}$$
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Barclay } & \text { Chester } \\\hline 30 & 20 \\\hline 40 & 30 \\\hline 20 & 20 \\\hline 10 & 30 \\\hline\end{array}$$
What is the score for Chester?

A) 10.00
B) 24.50
C) 25.75
D) 27.00
E) 100.00