A grocery store is trying to find a new vendor for carrots. Its three criteria are 1. Freshness, 2. Lot Size, and 3. Cost with factor weights of .6, .1, and .3 respectively. What would a vendor with ratings of 6, 8, and 10 in the three respective categories score as a weighted total?

A) 24
B) 1
C) 7.4
D) 9.8
E) none of the above

Weighted Total

A calculated total in which different components are given different levels of importance or weight, often used in assessments or decision-making processes.

Lot Size

Refers to the set quantity of items that are processed, ordered, or produced together at a time.

Categories Score

refers to the rating or evaluation assigned to various categories within a framework, often used to assess performance or quality.