A manufacturer has decided to locate a new factory in the northwestern United States to serve the growing demand in that market. It has narrowed the potential sites down to two finalists: city A and city B. It has 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 100 115 Availability of skilled labor 78 75 Tax rates 40 35 Transportation 46 38 Proximity to suppliers 35 34 Quality of life 19 16 Based on these data, which city appears to be the better choice?

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