You are interested in hiring an ergonomics consultant to evaluate your employees' desks and chairs. You research four consultants and then decide to use a decision matrix to help you determine the best one. Price per Hour Availability Recommendations from Previous Clients Ergonomics consultant #1 $35 M–F, 9 a. M.–5 p. M. 80% positive feedback Ergonomics consultant #2 $40 T–F, 9 a. M.–4 p. M. 100% positive feedback Ergonomics consultant #3 $100 W–F, 9 a. M.–5 p. M. 75% positive feedback Ergonomics consultant #4 $30 T–F, 9 a. M.–5 p. M. 90% positive feedback Which consultant has the highest prices and the lowest positive feedback rating? #3 #2 #1

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