Which city appears to be the better choice

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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	100	115
Availability of skilled labor	78	75
Tax rates	35	41
Transportation	45	38
Proximity to suppliers	35	34
Quality of life	15	16

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

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

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