Three investment alternatives (A, B, and C ) are under consideration. The discounted present worths (PW ) are $30,000, $24,000, and $18,000, respectively. The three alternatives have very different rankings on time required to fill a customer’s order (T ) and flexibility (F ). The following weights have been assigned to the three factors (PW, T, and F ): 40, 35, and 25. On a scale from 1 to 10, the following ratings have been assigned to the three alternatives for the three factors:

Using the weighted factor comparison method, which investment alternative is recommended?

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A B C Present worth (PW) 10 8 Fill time (7) 6 10 8 Flexibility (F) 5 7 10