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A clothing chain is considering two different locations (Barclay and Chester) for a new retail outle

Question: A clothing chain is considering two different locations (Barclay and Chester) for a new retail outlet. The organization has identified the four factors listed in the following table as the basis for evaluation, and has assigned weights as indicated. The manager has rated each location on each factor, on a 100-point basis (higher scores are better).

Factor	Factor Description	Weight	Barclay Score	Chester Score
1	Average community income	0.4	75	70
2	Community growth potential	0.25	60	80
3	Availability of public transportation	0.15	45	90
4	Labor Cost	0.2	80	65