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Using the following factor ratings, determine which alternative (Dallas, Austin,

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Question

Using the following factor ratings, determine which alternative (Dallas, Austin, or Houston) should be chosen based of maximum composite score.

Factor

Weight

Dallas

Austin

Houston

Business services

0.3

80

75

88

Community services

0.2

75

92

70

Real estate cost

0.15

44

67

55

Construction cost

0.1

64

65

60

Cost of living

0.12

90

88

78

Taxes

0.08

48

52

67

Transportation

0.05

56

65

75

Factor

Weight

Dallas

Austin

Houston

Business services

0.3

80

75

88

Community services

0.2

75

92

70

Real estate cost

0.15

44

67

55

Construction cost

0.1

64

65

60

Cost of living

0.12

90

88

78

Taxes

0.08

48

52

67

Transportation

0.05

56

65

75

Explanation / Answer

Dallas Score = (0.3*80+0.2*75+0.15*44+0.1*64+0.12*90+0.08*48+0.05*56)

= (24+15+6.6+6.4+10.8+3.84+2.8)

= 69.44

Austin Score = (0.3*75+0.2*92+0.15*67+0.1*65+0.12*88+0.08*52+0.05*65)

= (22.5+18.4+10.05+6.5+10.56+4.16+3.25)

= 75.42

Houston Score = (0.3*88+0.2*70+0.15*55+0.1*60+0.12*78+0.08*67+0.05*75)

= (26.4+14+8.25+6+9.36+5.36+3.75)

= 67.12

Based on maximum composite score Austin is the best option