Five vendor proposals are being considered for a new information technology contract.
• Vendor A came in at the lowest cost, but has the least experience.
• Vendor B came in at the highest cost, but has the most experience.
• Vendor C's costs and experience are higher and greater, respectively, than Vendor A's, but lower and less than Vendors D and E.
• Vendor D came in at a lower cost and has more experience than Vendor E.
If rank in terms of cost and experience are considered equally, which vendor will be ranked the highest, assuming lower cost and more experience is desired?
a. Vendor A
b. Vendor B
c. Vendor C
d. Vendor D
e. Vendor E