You are considering options for respiratory protection masks for agency staff that work in areas with high concentrations of airborne contaminants. The costs for the annual supply and the ratings for non-economic factors for three masks that meet minimum protection requirements are shown below. Weights for each factor are also provided. A rating of high is favored for comfort and protection. A rating of low is favored for cleaning.

A) Use an additive weighting compensatory approach to analyze the presented options along with the 4 factors under consideration. Explain your selection for the choice of mask.

Factor Weight N95 Filter Piece er Half Face P100 Full Face P100 $10,000 $35,000 $50,000 Cost Cleaning 0.25 0.2 0.3 Low High High Comfort Low High Medium Protection 0.25 Medium High Low (Sufficient)