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Problem 8.9 * Question Help 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. Akron, OH Biloxi, MS Carthage, NY Denver, CO 85 85 Factor Factor Description 1 Labor availability 2 Technical school quality 3 Operating cost Land and construction cost 5 Industrial incentives 6 Labor cost Weight 0.15 0.10 0.30 0.15 0.20 0.10 65 95 75 a) The composite (weighted average) rating for Akron, OH = | (round your response to two decimal places). Enter your answer in the answer box and then click Check Answer. parts remaining Clear All Check Answer

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Akron Biloxi Carthage Denver 0.15 0.1 Factor Weights Labor availability Technical school qua Operating cost Land and constructio Industrial incentives Labor cost 0.3 0.15 70 0.2 0.1 75 90 Akron Biloxi Carthage Den Denver 13.5 12.75 8.5 11.25 9 24 27 Factor Weights Labor availability Technical school qua Operating cost Land and constructio Industrial incentives Labor cost Total 0.15 0.1 0.3 0.15 0.2 0.1 12 28.5 14.25 18 9.75 19 10.5 16 7.5 78.5 11 8 7.5 81.5 89.25 76.75

Composite weight for Akron is 81.5

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