A manufacturer has decided to locate a new factory in northwestern United States

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A manufacturer has decided to locate a new factory in northwestern United States to serve growing demand in that market. They have narrowed the potential sites down to two finalists, City A and City B. They have developed a list of important factors to consider in selecting a site, and rated each as shown in the following table. FACTOR CITY A CITY B Utility rates 100 112 Availability of skilled labor 80 75 Tax rates 38 35 Transportation 45 38 Proximity to suppliers 35 34 Quality of life 19 16 Based on this data, which city appears to be the better choice?

City A

City B

They are equally attractive

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Explanation / Answer

Based on this data the city which appears to be the better choice is:

City B

City B has High Utility Rate than city A, lower tax rate rate than City A and the proximity to suppliers is almost equal

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