A Couple, Both Recently Graduated Engineers, Are Deciding on Some

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Essay

A couple, both recently graduated engineers, are deciding on some details for their honeymoon. They have looked at a "honeymoon suite review" for their hotel of interest on the internet and have developed a matrix of outcomes that is presented in the table below. They decide to use the satisficing, nondimensional scaling, and additive weighting methods to help make their decision. Assume the nondimensional values given to the ratings were excellent = 1.0, good = 0.8, fair = 0.5, and poor = 0.1. What can they conclude?

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Definitions:

Consumption Tax

A tax on the spending on goods and services, often levied as a sales tax, value-added tax (VAT), or goods and services tax (GST).

Saving

entails setting aside a portion of current income for future use, either by keeping the money in cash or placing it in some form of investment.

Tax-Advantaged

Refers to investments or accounts that are given preferential tax treatment, aiming to encourage saving and investment, often with benefits like deductions, credits, or exemptions.

IRA

An Individual Retirement Account, a savings plan that allows individuals to set aside money for retirement while offering tax advantages.