You have just graduated from college and are looking to buy your first car. Money is tight right now, so you are concerned with initial cost as well as ongoing expenses. At the same time, youdon't want to drive a slow, outdated car like your parents do. You have narrowed your choices down to two vehicles: a Honda Enigma and a Bizzarrini Booster. Based on the numbers below, calculate the value index for each car. Which car provides you with the greatest value? LOADING...
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The value index for Honda Enigma is
Dimension Importance to you Honda Enigma Bizzarrini Booster
Fuel economy 4 2 1
Reliability 3 2 1
Speed and handling 5 4 4
Aesthetics 5 3 5
After-sales support 4 4 4
Purchase price 3 4 2

                                 Importance to you     Honda Enigma  Bizzarrini Booster

Fuel economy                 4                                    2                                1

Reliability                         3                                    2                                1

Speed and handling       5                                    4                                4

Aesthetics                       5                                    3                                5

After-sales support        4                                    4                                4

Purchase price               3                                    4                                2

Honda's value index (4 x 2) + (3 x 2) + (5 x 4) + (5 x 3) + (4 x 4) + (3 x 4) = 77

Bizzarrini's value index (4 x 1) + (3 x 1) + (5 x 4) + (5 x 5) + (4 x 4) + (3 x 2) = 74

You should choose the Honda Enigma.

the correct answer is b.)