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	106	120
Availability of skilled labor	77	75
Tax rates	45	40
Transportation	48	38
Proximity to suppliers	35	34
Quality of life	19	16

Based on this data, which city appears to be the better choice?

multiple choice

• City A
• City B
• They are equally attractive
• There is insufficient information provided to answer this question