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MCDM Example: by Using The AHP Method, Try To Determine Which Vehicle Alex Should Purchase
MCDM Example: by Using The AHP Method, Try To Determine Which Vehicle Alex Should Purchase
MCDM Example: by Using The AHP Method, Try To Determine Which Vehicle Alex Should Purchase
John is shopping for a new four-wheel-drive utility vehicle and has identified three models from
which he will choose an Explorer, a Trooper, and a Passport. He will make his selection based on
Quality, price, and each vehicle's appearance. Following are John's pairwise comparisons of the
vehicles for each of his criteria and his criteria preferences:
Quality
Vehicle Explorer Trooper Passport
Explorer 1 4 3
Trooper 1/4 1 1/2
Passport 1/3 2 1
Price
Vehicle Explorer Trooper Passport
Explorer 1 1/4 1/6
Trooper 4 1 2
Passport 6 1/2 1
Appearance
Vehicle Explorer Trooper Passport
Explorer 1 4 3
Trooper 1/4 1 1/2
Passport 1/3 2 1
By using the AHP method, try to determine which vehicle Alex should purchase.