A location analysis for Cook Controls, a small manufacturer of parts for high$-$technology cable systems, has been

narrowed down to four locations. Cook will need to train assemblers, testers, and robotics maintainers in local training

centers. Lori Cook, the president, has asked each potential site to offer training programs, tax breaks, and other

industrial incentives. The critical factors, their weights, and the ratings for each location are shown in the following table.

High scores represent favorable values.

a$)$ The composite $($weighted average$)$ rating for Akron, $OH=,($round your response to two decimal places$).$

The composite $($weighted average$)$ rating for Biloxi, MS $=($round your response to two decimal places$).$

The composite $($weighted average$)$ rating for Carthage, $NY=,($round your response to two decimal places$).$

The composite $($weighted average$)$ rating for Denver, $CO=,($round your response to two decimal places$).$

b$)$ Based on the given information, the best location for Cook Controls is to choose