Subway, with more than 27,000 outlets in the U.S., is planning for a new restaurant in Berks County, PA. The three locations are being considered. The following table gives the factors for each site.
Factor |
Weight |
Exeter |
West Reading |
Kutztown |
Space |
0.3 |
60 |
70 |
80 |
Costs |
0.25 |
40 |
80 |
30 |
Traffic density |
0.2 |
50 |
8 |
60 |
Neighborhood income |
0.15 |
50 |
70 |
40 |
Zoning laws |
0.1 |
80 |
20 |
90 |
a. At which site should Subway open the new restaurant?
b. If the weights for Space and Traffic density were reversed, how would this affect the decision?
Answer:
a)
b)
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