Question

John and Jane Darling are newlyweds trying to decide among several available rentals. Alternatives were scored on a scale of 1 to 5​ (5 =​ Best) against weighted performance​ criteria, as shown in the table below. The criteria included​ rent, proximity to work and recreational​ opportunities, security and other neighborhood characteristics associated with the couple values and lifestyle. Alternative A is an​ apartment, B is a​ bungalow, C is a condo and D is a downstairs apartment in​ Jane's parents' home. Which location is indicated by the performance​ matrix?

                                                                                                                               

		Factor Score for Each Location
Location Factor	Factor Weight	A	B	C	D
1. Rent	25	1	4	2	3
2. Quality of Life	20	5	2	3	1
3. Schools	5	2	1	4	4
4. Proximity to work	10	1	5	5	4
5. Proximity to recreation	15	5	1	1	3
6. Neighborhood security	15	5	3	5	1
7. Utilities	10	3	3	4	4
Total	100

The weighted score for location A is _____ ​(Enter your response as an​ integer.)

The weighted score for location B is _____ ​(Enter your response as an​ integer.)

The weighted score for location C is _____ ​(Enter your response as an​ integer.)

The weighted score for location D is _____ ​(Enter your response as an​ integer.)

Answer 1

FACTORS	WEIGHTS	RATING A	SCORE	RATING B	SCORE	RATING C	SCORE	RATING D	SCORE
1	25	1	25	4	100	2	50	3	75
2	20	5	100	2	40	3	60	1	20
3	5	2	10	1	5	4	20	4	20
4	10	1	10	5	50	5	50	4	40
5	15	5	75	1	15	1	15	3	45
6	15	5	75	3	45	5	75	1	15
7	10	3	30	3	30	4	40	4	40
			325		285		310		255

A = 325
B = 285
C = 310
D = 255