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Question 4 [18 marks]

The University of the Free State (UFS) has decided to purchase two brand new 65-seater buses. As leading automotive business consultants, the UFS fleet manager has approached your team for advice on the most suitable buses that meet their needs in the market. Four quotations have been submitted to your team. Make use of the weighted average method to select the best two buses that should be purchased.

The criteria for selecting the buses are as follows:
▪ Price: 10
▪ Fuel efficiency: 9
▪ Comfort: 7
▪ Durability: 10
▪ After-sales service: 8
▪ Handling: 6



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Tata
Mercedes Benz
Volkswagen
Toyota
Price
10
6
7
8
Fuel efficiency
10
8
8
9
Comfort
6
8
8
9
Durability
5
7
9
8
After-sales service
10
9
7
7
Handling
6
8
9
7
Make use of the weighted average method to select the best three (3) buses that should be purchased.

4.1 Use the weighted average method to select the best three (3) buses that you advise the UFS to purchase (use a tabular presentation).

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4.2 Indicate which three (3) buses are best for the purchase and motivate your answer.