The Williams Manufacturing Co.uses a weighted-point model to evaluate new suppliers.Based on its competitive priorities,quality performance is weighted 40 percent,delivery performance is 30 percent,and cost is 30 percent.On a five-point scale,a supplier is rated 5 on quality,3 on delivery,and 4 on cost.What is its overall weighted score?
A)4.1.
B)12.
C)1.2.
D)4.

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The overall weighted score is calculated by multiplying each rating by its respective weight and then summing these products: (5 * 0.40) + (3 * 0.30) + (4 * 0.30) = 2 + 0.9 + 1.2 = 4.1.